My good news for this week is about Amanda being away in Cuba for four days. The good news is for Amanda. She really needed this and I am glad she went. We are not exactly rolling in the money right now but this was a quality investment. We cannot be there for our children if we do not take care of ourselves. Amanda got the rest and relaxation that she needed.
The good news from my perspective is that Amanda is back. I sometimes forget what it is like to care for children by myself. I remember when we just had Logan and it was so easy solo parenting. Make sure he got his meals, diaper changes and naps and all was good. Now with our three younger children ranging in ages from 6-8, parenting is very exhausting.
This not just a selfish desire on my part, it is a realization that I need Amanda as my partner. We need each other to succeed at parenting. I know that there are single parents out there that do well, but I am sure that even they will admit that it is not ideal. Parenting is not easy and a mother and father need to work together to make it work. By myself I feel like one hand trying to clap.
My good news is that my love and partner is back with me. Only by supporting one another can we survive and possibly thrive as parents.
