That is my motto these days with Michael going out of town for work.
We have to adapt in so many ways. Me, caring for two children by myself. Granted I have the help of family and friends, in which I am eternally grateful, but it is not the same as the help I recieve from thier father. He is there not only for physicial support but emotionally. Now at this new job he does not have cell recieption so I cant not get that emotional support when I need.
We also have to adapt because I am working in the evenings and have to find childcare from family and friends for the boys. I want to not disrupt thier schedules as much as possible. That means finding someone who can watch them here at my home to get them dinner, baths, stories, and bed on time in thier own beds. Oh, and this all must be done by family and friends because for 1, I dont trust just anyone with thier care. 2, they are cheap! Yes, I said it! LOL I dont make a whole lot of $$ and if I have to pay for childcare then there is no reason for me to work.
The boys have to adapt because over the past four months they have become very close with thier Dad. They have learned that Dad can help them in more ways than just fixing thier toys. He has been there to sooth hurt feelings or wounds. He has been there for bath time, bed time, meals, and for fun and play. Now he is not. Last week was harder than this week. The really miss their dad and do not understand why he is not home. Why they have to go to Uncle Johnny and Michelle's or to Meredith's. Or Karrie comes here to sit. But this week, it's easier as Grandma and Grandpa are home and able to watch them here. This is a special treat. They adore Michael's parents. And I am ever greatful to all who have helped us out.
Michael has to learn how to adapt as well. He has to learn how to live life in a small trailer alone during the week while he works. He has to fend for himself and be by himself. He really misses us, too.
But with all these changes and learning to adapt we have also learned that time spent together is short and not to take it for granted. It is not to be taken for granted. This will make our family stonger, as the unemployment has.
It's a good thing we adapt.
