tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232664651858738176.post5327858770639598851..comments2024-03-04T00:44:07.072-06:00Comments on Under Thy Roof: A Little Mid-Solo Parenting Adventure Update!Kirbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10273803585943545418noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232664651858738176.post-79282834446069694702015-10-19T11:10:48.190-05:002015-10-19T11:10:48.190-05:00Hi Mary! Glad to see you around here!
Honestly, I...Hi Mary! Glad to see you around here!<br /><br />Honestly, I prowl all of the military wife blogs whenever I know Matt is going to have some days/nights away from home. Part of it is to pick up tips, but the other part is just to realize how little I have to complain about.Kirbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10273803585943545418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232664651858738176.post-7534774651532962362015-10-17T23:42:59.948-05:002015-10-17T23:42:59.948-05:00Kirby, I'm enjoying your blog!
My husband is ...Kirby, I'm enjoying your blog!<br /><br />My husband is gone for about four days out of every month for National Guard duty. I've learned how to do it just fine without any big snags, and it's become just part of our routine. But the one thing I have a lot of trouble with (that you overcame on the first night!) is working up the will to make a real dinner when it's just me, a 3-year-old, and a 1-year-old.<br /><br />You know, like a family dinner. The kind we have every other night of the year. The kind with 3 things on a plate, requiring at least a little prep time, made with love and more than 3 ingredients, all that.<br /><br />With my kids so little, I just can't summon the motivation to do a true cooking job for people who won't be the least bit impressed by my efforts. De-boned roasted chicken with the nice crispy skin and a green bean salad? Or frozen chicken nuggets with a plop of mustard? I would never think of tossing that at my grown husband for dinner, but the fact is, these little boys don't care. So 90% of the time, I do something like boil pasta, toss in some frozen peas, and call it a night. Then I feel guilty. And do it again the next night.<br /><br />My husband has a minimum of 2.5 more years in the guard. I tell myself that as my boys get older, I will just naturally work myself up to making real family food when my husband is gone. But it's my secret fear that I won't!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02645598560693062503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232664651858738176.post-51435671864647882912015-09-26T10:41:41.292-05:002015-09-26T10:41:41.292-05:00I failed on taking pictures of all of the parties!...I failed on taking pictures of all of the parties! This is what happens when people bring too much delicious food that keep my hands busy. <br />We ARE having Michaelmas party today, and there will be LOTS of pictures of that! Stay tuned!Kirbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10273803585943545418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232664651858738176.post-33479910134468201412015-09-25T15:30:26.796-05:002015-09-25T15:30:26.796-05:00Fall! So excited for all it has in store for us th...Fall! So excited for all it has in store for us this year. Would love to see pictures of your party when it is up and running!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180601552260832213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232664651858738176.post-30970276818071044772015-09-22T14:24:41.906-05:002015-09-22T14:24:41.906-05:00Oh man, that heat wave sounds awful! I'm glad ...Oh man, that heat wave sounds awful! I'm glad that you all are doing well, though! It sounds like a fun time! AnneMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13462442204217572325noreply@blogger.com