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So you know that scene in Titantic where Rose is swimming through the boat trying to find her way to safety? I kind of feel like that today. Only I don't look like Kate Winslet. And I don't have the fancy ball gown. Though I'm kind of wearing a period piece since I'm PMSING really bad, but not sure if that counts.

Rex left last Sunday for Germany. Not a big deal normally. He'd be back on Friday and all would be well. Except A VOLCANO ERRUPTED IN ICELAND.

Yeah, that puts a little kink in ye old travel plans.

So now my husband is half a world away. He'll be back Wednesday if he's lucky, but most likely he'll be here in a week or two.

I certainly know that this is not a life threatening emergency. Many women have husbands off fighting wars. Many of you are single mamas trying to stay afloat like Rose. Some of you are don't have husbands at all.

I suppose my point of this post is that with Rex out of town, I've once again realized how much he does around here. His quiet presence is an anchor to the often back and forth rocking of my crazy boat. Our days are marked by his quiet routines: Switch over the laundry before work, go to work, come home, switch over the laundry again, change into Ward Cleaver ensemble (plaid pjs and green robe) give kids toe hangings, go to bed.

I'm sure that I am missing a lot of other details. This is because his slow and steady, just do it and be done with it attitude, makes it all appear effortlessly.

And yet, the grass... it's so green. And the bills... they are always paid. And the roof over our head that doesn't leak or the toilets that get magically fixed? All this happens without a gardener, an accountant, or a plumber. (Hint: It's not me who does it.)

And so , this post is dedicated to Rex. Get home safely. Bring me some German chocolates. And do me a favor. Next time you plan on getting sidetracked by a volcano, show me how to recharge those frigging camera batteries that take an engineering degree to plug in.

Happy weekend, all.

PS: No one said I would get a Webby Award for my graphics.
 


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jaded
04/18/2010 07:02

Hang in there. It isn't always easy being the one left behind, whether for a day, a month ,or a year. At least with him temporarily stranded, you know he is safe.

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Deb link
04/18/2010 11:18

Oh wow - a Week? or TWO???? Who would have thought a little volcano eruption halfway around the world would affect so many people.

I'm sorry - Stay strong!!! And think of the homecoming you'll give Rex when he finally gets there! Hubba Hubba!! (wink wink)

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flutter link
04/20/2010 16:50

your graphics rock. that is all.

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monnik link
04/21/2010 09:13

Those butt prints are adorable. And the bunny looking for his socks? Precious.

It's hard not to sweat the small stuff when you're running around trying to get kids off to school. Doing it all alone while your husband is in another country and can't get home because of a volcano? Doubly hard.

Just remember that those critters won't be butt printing for long, and a few deep breaths can work wonders. :)

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lisasmith link
04/22/2010 07:03

Love your words dear sister. Love them. I am the exact same type of control freak... messy, funny and very impatient!! Let's explore together =)

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