((((((((GF)))))))) I'm sure she is tired when she comes home from her job. She is a nurse (since September), working on an ICU. She works (usually) three 12 hour shifts every week, always 7am to 7pm, though the 7 pm is at least 7:30, sometimes more. So, it is a long day. But she doesn't have much taking care of the family to do when she gets home. They/we feed ourselve, clean up afterwards, and don't demand alot of attention. Often she and the younger boys will spend some time watching TV or reading in the evening. I have often asked about her day, but less lately. Sometimes she'll talk about it, but usually it's just "long".
She may feel underappreciated, but I am coming to the conclusion that she is underappreciating herself, and projecting that on the rest of us. It's hard work through that.
The kids and I really take care of most of the housework. She rarely has to do cleaning in the kitchen. She and the younger two boys clean up the common areas every week, and they do a lot. I'm sure we could do more, but we realy do quite a bit.
S18 and his mom have a lot in common! When they get into it, it's like the irresistable force and the immovable object!
I asked her if she wanted to do anything for the 4th last night. The kids were not all home at the time, but she said she'd talk to them about it. I'm not going to push too much. If she doesn't, I'll make sure I take care of the kids, though it may turn out to be on the 5th! I'm running out of gas.
(((((Kalni))))) You don't need punishment, just bring your smile!
(((((Kelly Jo))))) I hope you had a great lunch!
(((((Michelle)))))(((((Lola))))) Things are going to change. And they will be better. I don't know what that looks like, but finding out will be exciting!
