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So, the kids are finally back to school after having fevers, ick and sick.  It's a relief for all of us, because no parent wants to see their kids sick.  I mean, mine looked like hell, I just couldn't say that around them.  Word of advice, parents get those kids the flu shot, and don't forget yourself.

As for us as mom and dad, things are about to get even more interesting.  R has put in an application for another company, and we discussed it this week.  It looks like he will be traveling close to 50% of the time, and he's worried how me and the kids will handle it.  

Me?  I can adapt. I'm a former military wife, and it's just something I can do.  I don't have a choice in my mind because I knew what I was getting into when we started this relationship.  I knew he was traveling a lot then, and as we got in deeper, he started to travel more.  I'm kind of use to it now, even though I might not like it.  He's worried I'll send him paragraph after paragraph in a depressive state of mind complaining about him being gone.  I told him, 'I'm going to have my moments, but when I do (and there won't be many) I will need you to empathize with me.  I need your support too.'  He totally got it.  

This new job of his is really going to be a game changer for us, and I'm excited believe it or not.  We've been having a few stressors here and there, so this is a weight off our shoulders.  With him traveling, it's going to be easier now that I'm working full time too.  It keeps my mind clear and focused on the things that need to get done.  I won't be depressed or 'as upset' if I've got something to keep me occupied outside of the kids going to school.

Even with him traveling most weeks, at least he will be home on the weekends to spend with us.  

Personally, I just want us to be in a better mind set about things because last year about this time it was a snowball of things and news we just didn't want to hear.  Just another milestone, and hurdle for us to conquer.  That's how I see it.  

Well, that's it for the week.  Our plan this evening is to have a 'date night.'  We don't get much of them anymore, so we are going to take advantage of it.  I hope Sunday, R is willing to help me start the Christmas decorating!