It's friday. My son is so excited. He loves fridays. It means the last day of school for the week, it means family tv night with snacks and cuddling on the couch.
But these last couple of weeks have been harder than usual. Hubby has been working his butt off and has so much work to do, depos, trials and other such stuff that he is more than stressed. His secretary isn't cutting it and he is about to snap. He leaves before the sun rises and doesn't get home until after 7pm each night. He's wound tighter than a drum each night and it's not easy for him.
I try to make sure I do extra stuff and while I offered to bathe both kids (he usually bathes one of them) he declined because he says it's his time with them. Then he muttered, "I don't get any time with them."
I feel bad. He works even more at night in his recliner with his laptop and huge files. He will probably work this weekend too. One good thing was last night, before drifting off to sleep he whispered, "Thanks for talking to me and helping to take away my stress." Those words meant that I was doing what I should be doing. I just hope that Friday goes back to being Friday for him again soon. 70 hour weeks are getting to him. That and his newly treated high blood pressure isn't under control. Recipe for disaster? I hope not.
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C-W D isn't his secretary, now is he?
Seriously though.
Poor guy.
I know with everything that's going on with Company, Inc., and SisterKisser®™©™ it's totally like working 2 full time jobs. And although I enjoy them both, the stress can sometimes be overwhelming...
And good job Angel.
What a sweet post Angel. Sometimes hubby says stuff like that to me in bed at night and it just makes me feel so special and like I'm doing my job as a wife too.
I hope his work load gets easier soon and that maybe he can find a new reliable secretary? Funny, my friend is a paralegal in Pennsylvania... Oxford to be exact but I'm not sure what city she works in. She doesn't like where she works at all. If only she could help you hubby out from home... like she could work at home for him. That would be cool.
Lioux....lol. You crack me up. I actually like his secretary, she's cute and has helped my baking business but she isn't the best legal secretary and she has to work for 4 attorneys. Two of which think all their stuff is the MOST important (hubby excluded.)
I'm sure you are stressed Lioux and understand. I think that's why we blog, isn't it? To laugh and forget some of that stuff? I know if it weren't for blogging I might lose it. It's like a pressure release for me.
Thanks for the kudos, bud!
DramaMama... it is nice to know that we help our spouse when they need it. Sometimes his secretary takes a 'sick' or 'personal' day and he's up sh*t creek without a paddle. He has paralegals who bust their butts regularly. I get along with all of them, they all are fun ladies. He bought them each a bottle of their favorite wines (my suggestion and my shopping excursion) and a huge box of chocolate covered utz pretzels to say 'thank you' over the holidays. They help him out tremendously.
If she's in the 'burgh area and needs a job I can email you his firm if they are hiring. Now they are having a hiring freeze with staff (who are highly under paid, like hubby.) If you aren't partner you are underpaid. But if you are partner you have to pay taxes in PA and NJ since you are part owner of the firm. That's over 40% tax. If he made partner now he'd make LESS money. It sucks.
Angel needs destress time too. This blog helps. LOL
I hope for all concerned that things settle down soon.
I was telling my sis Amioux she should start a blog to destress as well.
The singer and I totally wanted to start a blog about SisterKisserR®™©™ about mishaps, touring, and all the jackassery we've gone through the years, but decided it would be best not to.
It's kinda why I started DYD.
Thanks FL... this happens from timet to time. All I can do, I am doing.
Lioux... yes, your sister should. Especially if she's half as funny as you. It is better to not blog about your band. keep it low key until MTV or VH1 want to show the tomfoolery you guys do to the world.
I can relate to the law firm stress - although I am currently with the government (which pays much less than any firm job) and have less stress at work, I am WAY stressed about money at home. I'll likely go back to private practice, and be in a similar situation as your hubby. Good luck, it sounds like you are being super supportive.
I could be more supportive if I could find a design job. *sigh* He's a good guy and I hate to see him so stressed.
Good luck working gal. We are way stressed over money. He makes squat, that's part of his stress.
You're a great wife! I'm usually the one wound so tight...and occasionally, hubby does a good job calming me down...we always remind each other that we're a team and we're there to help each other! =)
Hey A- Remember it's always darkest before the dawn. Things will improve if you keep that attitude. Sounds like you're doing a great job, just doin' what your doin'! I know what it's like to be "without" your mate for extended periods -- it sucks! But we do the best we can -- we get through it! Makes those special calm family times even better because of there rarity!
Thanks guys....
I just wish he wasn't so upset all the time when he is home. And I worry about his health. I finally convinced him to get his bp meds filled. I spent too many nights worried about him holding his chest...
I need to post something lighter here. LOL
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