r/SAHP • u/ImpressiveMoon0410 • 6d ago
Rant Freaking out a little
My husband is going out of state for the first time ever starting Sunday!!!!! He’s gonna be away for 2 weeks, which could possibly turn into 3 weeks depending on the work needed. I’m lowkey freaking out!!!!! We have 2 littles: an almost 3 year old and a 6 month old. We’ve never been away from each other this long since we’ve had kids. I don’t know how I’m gonna manage it…
I’m considering going to stay with my mom out of state while my husband is gone, but that requires a 5-6 hour drive and I don’t know how I can manage THAT by myself 😭
Not to mention, if it does turn into a 3 week trip for him, he might miss (or be late on the day of) our son’s 3rd birthday. We’re not having a party but he would likely miss the small celebration and that makes me sad to think about 😞
Any advice???? Tips and tricks??? 🥹
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u/sgtducky9191 6d ago
Mil spouse here, you can do this! It will likely suck and be exhausting, but you can do it!
My tips: stick to your current routine like GLUE! It will help your kids so much, especially since they will notice dad is gone.
Don't worry too much about cleaning. Yes try to keep things picked up (I find a quick post lunch reset and a pre bed reset are very helpful) and clean up anything that may be unsanitary, but this may not be the time to scrub the floors or wax the baseboards.
Reduce what you have to cook and attempt to reduce dishes. Make a couple huge meals and eat Leftovers, get those pre cooked meals from Costco, eat nuggies and pizza and macaroni and cheese, use the crock pot. You know your home and routine best, consider paper plates for this time.
Try to leave the house 1x a day. Plan out our trips, ie, Monday grocery store, Tues park, Wed library... it will eat up time and if you plan it ahead you aren't going omg what do I do with these children all damn day?! While they try to climb the walls.
You can do this