We’re now into one of hubby’s busy periods at work. This means that he’s been working away on events for several days at a time. Even when he is home, he often leaves the house before we all wake up, and is home long after the girls are in bed. Half-term has coincided with one of his big events – he’s away for the whole of half-term. I’m used to flying solo and the girls cope very well with Daddy being away on the whole although they have been counting the sleeps until his return.
Family moments become even more precious during the busy time. That odd day here and there when everything falls back into place and feels complete once more. The girls and I have fun together as a threesome but it’s always much more fun when Daddy is there too. Daddy is the one who can push them really high on the swing – much higher than Mummy can, although I’m not sure even Daddy can push a swing high enough to satisfy Jessica! Daddy is the one who lets them ride on his shoulders; who crawls around the floor and lets the girls ride on his back; who rolls down the hills with them. When it comes to getting silly and being a big kid – Daddy is the one who does it best.
My strengths are different ones. If the girls want to do “making” or baking then it’s Mummy they need. They will often run to me if they fall over; when they are poorly, it’s Mummy they ask for first. Fun and play is Daddy’s speciality; mine is meeting the little everyday needs.
This month’s photos aren’t the best – they were snapped quickly between showers on a day out at Chiltern Open Air Museum and are a little out of focus. Still, they capture a rare family moment in a busy month – a snapshot of our family in May.
I love that last photo Louise! Solo parenting is never easy, thankfully I don’t have to do it that often but when I do I definitely more exhausted. I don’t know how you manage for long periods, you are a star. Enjoy your half term with the girls, its going so fast for us x
Thank you Laura. It is hard at times although I do adjust more easily to it now. Hubby is due back tonight though and I can’t wait! x
Love the girls’ face paintings! Bright and cheerful on what does look like a bit of a wet day! I know the feeling with flying solo as my OH is always most busy during the school holidays. We do our best and have great times, but there are just some things that Daddy does best too! #meandmineproject
Thank you. Solo parenting is hard work but it’s nice when you’re all together again 🙂
i love the last photo – like a totem pole! SO awesome!
Thank you Lauren – it gets harder to recreate each year but so much fun to do 🙂
I love these so fun, colorful and lovely. Sole parenting is so hard I completely agree. The face painting is brilliant. #meandmineproject
Thank you Jenny. I loved the face paint 🙂
Well done on surviving the solo weeks! It’s always such a relief to have some moral support though, isn’t it?! I think your description of Mummy and Daddy roles is probably fairly standard across the board! Daddy’s are there for fun! Mummy’s for the everyday needs! Though I hope I am a bit fun sometimes!
Thanks Claire. I am sure you are fun too! 🙂