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All-In [40344]
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Well boys, it’s been a good ride
Dec 2, 2019, 7:48 AM
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My MIL broke her kneecap the other night. She’s been our free child care since day 1 of parenthood for us.
She’s out of commission for a bit.
Mrs Fluff starts a new job tomorrow in a school so she’ll be out of the house early.
Starting tonight and for the next couple of weeks, I’ve gotta go to bed early and wake up early to get both kids fed, dressed and out the door to school on time.
On Wednesday when fluff jr isn’t in school, I get to stay home with him until Mrs Fluff gets home from work.
I finally have to be a real parent and I’m kinda scared.
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Oculus Spirit [75683]
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Don't be scared, you've got a jounge full of advisers and
Dec 2, 2019, 8:01 AM
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you also have me to make you wonder why you made babies in the first place.
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All-TigerNet [12270]
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now there's a scary thought***
Dec 2, 2019, 9:47 AM
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All-In [46801]
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I got you broseph. Here's what you do..
Dec 2, 2019, 8:19 AM
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NyQuil.
Lilfluff won't wake up until 10 am then hit it with another round of benadryl.
You're good until 3 when the wife comes home.
And the kid will be well rested and happy to see her.
Win/Win
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All-TigerNet [10938]
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Good luck getting anything done at your real job
Dec 2, 2019, 8:20 AM
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Takes me at least two hours to recover after getting my 2 & 4 yr old kids ready and to school in the morning.
Pro tip: reading jounge posts makes the recovery easier
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All-In [40344]
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Mine 4.5 and 2.5 and what you mentioned
Dec 2, 2019, 8:30 AM
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Is exactly what I fear. Luckily I’m in sales and can be really flexible.
In full disclosure I’m pretty positive my wife and MIL don’t trust me with the kids. I’ve been alone with them for maybe 2 hours max. Ever.
For example, she suggested today that I may text my neighbor to do daughter’s hair tomorrow AM.
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Oculus Spirit [97677]
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Good luck. Just know it could be worse.
Dec 2, 2019, 9:35 AM
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Like getting three up and dressed, with breakfast and lunches made, then taking all three to two different schools, one of which doesn't start till 9am.
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All-In [40344]
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That sounds brutal
Dec 2, 2019, 9:45 AM
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Half the intent of the thread was to commiserate with other joungers doing the same
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Oculus Spirit [97677]
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I'm trying to make you feel better about your situation
Dec 2, 2019, 11:28 AM
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Everything is relative. I'm sure there are some who have it worse than me. So I'm patientbear waiting for one of them to chime in.
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Oculus Spirit [80999]
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I got up at 11 yesterday and 9 this morning
Dec 2, 2019, 11:32 AM
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after having gone out every night since last wednesday..if that helps any.
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All-TigerNet [13764]
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The lab wakes me up around 5am to eat every morning.
Dec 2, 2019, 12:57 PM
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Then i go back to bed or doze on the couch until i have to get in the shower.
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Oculus Spirit [97677]
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Oculus Spirit [93614]
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You get to spend more time with your children and..
Dec 2, 2019, 10:01 AM
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this is frightening you why?
Bro, these are your good ole days. Sure the rollercoaster looks high and the turns are scary but you're about to take the best ride of your life.
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All-In [40344]
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I love spending time with my kids
Dec 2, 2019, 10:04 AM
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Or more-so the hectic ness and structure that scares me. I’ve been very free to do as I please. I need the structure, but it does scare me.
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Oculus Spirit [93614]
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I have full confidence that you will struggle under the...
Dec 2, 2019, 12:22 PM
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pressure but at the end of each day you will sleep like a log and face each coming tomorrow with resolve.
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