Single Parent for the Week

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Face Time with Daddy
When the opportunity came for Scott to get away from the daily stresses of life and head north for a week long fishing trip with the guys, we both said "YES!"  He knew he needed it, I knew he needed it, and the kids and I could handle a week without our favorite guy.

Back in Warrick County
Monday morning he pulled out before the sun or the kids had woken.  As the kids rolled out of bed asking if daddy already "went to work?" I explained that he was heading north on a fishing trip, even showing them on a map that daddy was far away.  Nearly a week after he's been gone, they continue to think daddy is just at work.  Some concepts are just hard to grasp when you're little.

They love playing at playgrounds
Tuesday we headed to my parents house to soak up some Nana and Papaw love!  It was a beautiful day so we headed to the lake to get some exercise and let the kids burn off some energy.  We stuffed ourselves with pizza and ice cream before the kids got a bath in Nana's big claw foot bath tub and snuggled up on the couch with Papaw to watch videos.

Ice Cream!!!
Wednesday was our Kindermusik day!  Lila had class at 9 and Paisley had class at 12.  Afterward we did our grocery shopping and made the long drive back home.  Both the kids were pretty tired from a long day and we all went to bed early.  I find myself in bed much earlier when I don't have my husband to stay up late with.

The family that hikes together...
Thursday Nana came to the farm for the day and night!  We headed into New Harmony to the state park to enjoy the great outdoors and hike.  Paisley walked the 2.5 miles and Lila happily rode in the carrier.  We did get a little turned around and were concerned we were lost...but after quickly charting the suns location we were back on track.

My little hiker
Friday we headed to the farmers market and picked up fresh flowers, produce, goats milk soap, and enjoyed the live music.  We ran a few errands while we were in town and then it was back to the farm for lunch and naps.  We spent the late afternoon playing outside (aka chasing the cat) and watering flowers and pumpkins.  After getting everyone cleaned up, we headed to the Red Wagon for dinner. As we were sitting at our table eating, Paisley looked at me and said "Mommy you look beautiful."  He learned by watching his daddy how to compliment.  He later pointed out a little boy that was loudly running around the restaurant by stating "That boy is a disturbance."  I've taught him well!

Dancing at the farmers market
Daddy will be home this weekend and we are all excited and ready.  Maybe it was because we had Nana with us 1/2 the week or maybe it was because overall we have good kids, but it wasn't hard parenting solo for the week.  We kept ourselves busy and talked to Scott everyday.  I missed seeing his sweet face, but I am so glad he had the chance to relax and take some time away from work.  Next year if the guys want to take another week long fishing, my response will be....ABSOLUTELY!!!        

Waiting for Daddy

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