Ya puppy just finally figured out he is part retriever
I've had the dog to two sessions of obedience training so maybe 14-16 lessons. We are working on the social side which has not been easy.
So a question...are you shouldering virtually all of the childcare time? Is there been any discussions about H doing more or is this or is this more of you just doing things. Reason I ask...I found that I was doing everything around the house and taking care of kids virtually anytime I was home.
Two things I found...one, it was just not fair to me and I was still doing it...it could have been a control thing on my part...so part of that was on me. Two...they are NOT oblivious to how much we really do around the house. They know. It is a decision most of the time.
If you need time to yourself, you should tell him that you need a little you Time even if it is only go shopping for sons birthday.
The whole point to GAL is to ultimately find happiness for yourself, right? It doesn't specify only happiness from spouse...I found I was enmeshed not only with my wife but my children too (granted to a lesser degree). I need to be more than just a husband and a dad...those are awfully important and in no way will I ever compromise myself to be anything less than a good one, but I no longer want to be defined by that. I want to be able to love without strings and live a fulfilling life.
My kids are still young and I know I have a decade left of 'raising them' but what happens next. I have to be able to live a life beyond my children too. I know special circumstances with your son will add a degree of difficulty with finding time and energy beyond the home...but it is certainly something we must do!
Sorry tried to send this last night but fell asleep typing...party animal
(Well I reread what I typed and I hope this doesnt come across as preachy...that was not my intent)
