Curtis and I have recently started doing family night on Sunday. It just seems like the only day when I know for sure he will be home and not at work and when we are not rushing around to get other things done. Its been even nicer now that church is at 9 instead of 2:30...Sundays just got more enjoyable at our house!! Curtis decided we should go hiking on a trail up by the airport. 
It was called the Temple Quarry Trail and it led to the place where the got all the rock for the foundation of the temple.
It was a fun hike, and Taylor loved it because it went right be the airport and she got to watch a couple planes take off. Its always amazing to me at how much work the pioneers put forth in their everday life. I was having a hard time pushing Boston in the stroller over some rocks, and Curt reminded me about how hard it would have been to get a wagon carrying heavy rock over the same trail. It definitely helps put things in perspective and is a nice reminder of how much easier we have things now. I have definitely been struggling with the "poor me" attitude the last week or so. Curtis has been EXTREMELY busy at work which means he hasnt been home much.....or at least it doesnt seem that way. I have definitely gotten used to the standard 8-5 job that he worked while we were in Clovis and Arizona. Somedays he was even home around 4! I'm doing my best at being supportive, but when its dinner time and both kids are whinning and fighting and I'm trying to cook dinner, it probably doesnt come off very supportive. Some days its 7 or later and even then he probably only leaves because he knows I'm flustered at home. Then there are the weekends, which I used to enjoy, but now seem to go by way to fast since part of the time he's at work. I know my poor attitude about his long hours only adds stress to him, which isn't my intention at all. I just feel like taking it out on someone and it ends up being him! I felt the need to blog as a way of holding myself to the promise that I will be more supportive and understanding of him, knowing he is swamped and stressed at work. As of now, I will no longer call him numerous times to see when he will be home....I need you all to hold me to that one!! Wish me luck:) I just need to focus on the hard worker that Curtis is and be grateful for all he does to provide for us...and I am:)
3 comments:
You story sounds pretty familiar. The last couple of days Dave hasn't gotten home until 7 and I wasn't very happy about it either. I just get to the point where I need a break and need his help! Aren't you grateful you aren't a single mom....I've had to tell myself that several times! Looks like a fun little hike...we will have to try it sometime!
Marissa..Don't worry girl. It doesn't last forever, trust me. This is #3 now and it's the same thing every time. Try to remember that you know he wants to be home with you and the kids and will do everything he can to get there asap. It's hard sometimes to remember that, especially at the end of the day. Maybe try to make sure you allow some time at the end of each day to spend watching a show together or playing a game or even just talking about each of your days. That can be the biggest stress relief for both of you sometimes. OK- sorry about my Dr. Phil comments....good luck!
What fun things you do as a family! Be grateful that you are able to share these fun times. I know it doesnt help, but if you add a big church calling to that, it was my life when you kids were young. You are a strong gal and I know you will be blessed. You have a great husband and considering all I see at work, you can be very thankful for how wonderful he is. Just love every moment you share with him. Mom
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