Good news in the DH work arena. He's done with training early , and he'll be coming home this Friday! It's not permanent, he'll still be working away from home, but his schedule from here on out will be very good for commuting. 3 full days/nights away, and 6 days/nights home (repeat schedule). He'll be flying back and forth, so that's an added financial strain on top of his pay reduction, but it's something we're willing to do to be together for now. He begins this new work schedule on Sunday, September 27.
The sad news is, our little (make that big) doggie will still be living away. It's just not affordable to bring him back, especially with our impending move, and the possibility of both DH and I being gone at long periods of time (while on maternity, I plan to go be with my family to be closer to where DH is working and not be alone with a newborn by myself). It's quite unbelieveable how attached we are to our doggie. He's like another son to us, and we are going to be so sad away from him. I also believe he'll be sad away from us too, especially DH. You can see quite the definitive mood change in our doggie when DH is around and not around. I'm comforted somewhat with the thought that we'll soon be together and that for now, he's got my family to keep him company daily.
The sad news is, our little (make that big) doggie will still be living away. It's just not affordable to bring him back, especially with our impending move, and the possibility of both DH and I being gone at long periods of time (while on maternity, I plan to go be with my family to be closer to where DH is working and not be alone with a newborn by myself). It's quite unbelieveable how attached we are to our doggie. He's like another son to us, and we are going to be so sad away from him. I also believe he'll be sad away from us too, especially DH. You can see quite the definitive mood change in our doggie when DH is around and not around. I'm comforted somewhat with the thought that we'll soon be together and that for now, he's got my family to keep him company daily.
This is our furbaby:
But we must count our blessing where we can. DH will be home more and that's what matters most. =) I see him tomorrow and he'll be here for over a week! That's quite a long time for us!! =) I'll probably drive him bananas (I'm quite the little princess now-a-days), like many wives do, but truly, we enjoy each other's company (or at least I believe he enjoys mine), so it'll be really nice to come home to him again. =)
Yahoo!! that's great news that you'll be seeing your hubby more! ;) Your furbaby is super cute - is he chewing a fire hose? LOL
ReplyDeleteOh I am so happy to hear DH got a great schedule! Sounds sooo much better! :)
ReplyDeleteAs for the fur child, I too am having a struggle with mine! We have 4 little dogs...and that is REALLY cutting down on our rental house options! LOL But they ARE my children...so I cant just put them out! They may be taking a vacation to their Nana ( my mom) for a little while...so I now where that sadness comes from!
Enjoy your time with DH! Over a week! Woohoo!
Wendy - yes, it's a fire hose. DH is a firefighter and brought home some scraps for the doggie to play with. He's a "chewer".
ReplyDeleteYay! So glad things are looking up for you! DH is going to be such a comfort :) Your dog is beautiful.. he'll forget everything once you are all together again... dogs are like that!
ReplyDeletehello,
ReplyDeletejust wanted to tell you 'thanks' for posting my website under your 'helpful websites', and also, congrats on your bundle of joy to be! may the Lord bless you.
Lesli Westfall
Dancing Upon Barren Land
aww that's such a cute pic. i'm happy for the good news!! please tell dh congrats on finishing his training :)
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to hear DH finished his training early!! Even though you will have a few days apart, his schedule sounds fantastic.
ReplyDeleteYou will be with your doggie soon . . . I know he will miss you just as much as you miss him!