Starting Wednesday, I'm going to be a single parent for a week. And for some reason, I'm pretty nervous about it. I asked Russell to make sure that we had enough easy food for dinners so that I don't have to worry about what we'll eat. He's got us well stocked:
1. 3 Gallons of 3-bean soup (which I tasted this morning and is delicious)
2. 5 lb Pot Roast - along with roasted vegetables
3. 3 Frozen Pizzas
4. 12 Veggie Patties
5. A roasted Chicken
I told him maybe we're set and the roasted chicken isn't necessary. He said that he's already thawed it, so he'll go ahead and make it. Well, that's one worry that's definitely sorted.
I also worry about leaving work early enough for school pick-up. I need to leave by 2:30 (at the latest) to make sure I'm at the school on time. I know how things go at work - and leaving by 2:30 could be difficult. There's bound to be one person who wants to talk to me for "just a second". Because of the time difference with the US, the busiest part of my day is usually the evenings. I've already warned my team members they may hear odd background noises if I'm on a conference call.
In the mornings, I'm used to rushing off for yoga. This week, I'll be giving up the yoga for the am routine of feeding the kid, walking the dog, fixing lunch boxes, and making sure we're out the door by 7:25. And then after school I'll be running around for ballet, theater, and piano lessons. I'm wiped out just thinking about it.
Under normal circumstances, I'm always in awe of single parents - it's a tough job. Now that I'm getting a taste of it, I'm even more impressed.
Edited to add:
Last night Lyra announced that the 3-bean soup Russell made was the best thing he's EVER made in his WHOLE LIFE. So, definitely my girl is going to be happy with the dinners Russell has prepared. Good thing we have nearly 5-gallons - although the three of us put a dent in that for last night's dinner.
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Sorry. The vegetables are braised.
I hear you. Even though I'm the "house" parent, for lack of better word, the "cooking-cleaning-kid schedule organizer" I freak out when John is gone and I'm responsible for everything. Its a lot of pressure. Those single parents are tough!
Oh, sorry. That's the other blog. That last comment was from Christie!
I did figure it was from you - recognized your other blogname. How was the sledding party?
I shouldn't say this but...every time my husband goes away to conferences, Lily gets sick and something in the house breaks. Hope you don't have the same luck, but I'm sure you'll be fine! I have to say on the positive side that my girl and I always do some serious bonding when he's away.
Been there, done that! You may not have known that about me....
So how are you doing on the 5 GALLONS of soup and 5 POUNDS of pot roast with just you two girls in the house?
Okay, so its just 3 gallons of soup.
Still...
We'll have leftovers.
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