Temporary Single Parenthood.

DH is off to a toy train convention for the rest of the week and weekend. I find myself in the position of being a temporarily single parent.

This won't change our normal routine. I do the transporting to camp and such. I cook the meals and do most the bedtimes. Mainly I lose my dishwasher and my backup. A little extra work for me, but not much. Still it feels weird. Not that it's a big deal, the boy and I will do just fine. I'll even paint our bedroom while DH is gone - much easier to do when I'm not inconveniencing anyone but me.

The odd feeling must be from how unusual it is. I go away periodically, basically I have to in order to get a break. The man never goes anywhere. In our nearly 10 years of marriage this is only the 3rd time he's gone anywhere without me (other than for the day).

I have tremendous respect for the men and women who raise their children alone. I've watched 2 sisters and a sister-in-law do it. I know a tough job when I see it. But it's a strange and temporary thing at my house. We'll have a fine time, but I have to admit it's definitely not my first choice.