It's been one of those days

I'm sure you all know what I'm talking about. One of those days you'd just love to forget and get over as soon as possible so a new one can start. So for those of you who think I've got it all together, have perfect, easy kids, etc.... (which people have said), know that I have these days too. Matt headed out for a men's retreat this weekend which is so hard because we never see him anymore. Even when he's home he's eating or sleeping. In the past several months we've prob. had only one day at home together on Saturday. While I'm glad he has a job I'll be glad when it's over. It's too hard on any family when their husband has to work 65 hours a week and that doesn't count his drive to and from work.

Tonight Jon started choking really bad because he got a hair tie stuck in his throat. I was so scared cause usually he'll just cough something up but this time he started turning color before he did. By the time I got to him it was out - thank the Lord! I got him in trouble for eating something he shouldn't have and out came this pathetic cry in which he said "dada, dada," He misses his daddy so badly and needs him home. I'm just trying to pass away time till Matt gets home tomorrow evening.

So yeah, say some prayers for me today and the coming weeks till Matt is back in his supervisor job. I'm really on the edge and just need a break. And just in case you're wondering, to de-stress I need to not have any company. I like to be alone, in my bed being waited on by only my family. So yeah...just in case you thought of visiting, please don't - no offense. Just pray. Thanks!

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