Having Erik home every evening is something I need to get used to. As suspected, it isn't the easiest transition. You'd think that I would adore the extra time together, and I definitely do, but it throws a wrench into things.
For example, I am very undisciplined when he is around. He would argue that I am always undisciplined but that just isn't true. I would rather hang out with him than do my homework Or he interrupts me for a simple question and we get to chatting for hours. Or he interrupts me when I am in my groove and I get instantly irritated. I have never had to do this! I have either been single and had all the time in the world, or been married and had an absent-in-the-evening husband.
It's also hard to get used to him being around when I don't have homework to do. We have to share space! He'll want to play guitar but I will want to listen to something or to watch something and we have to compromise! Or I'll want to knit and he'll want to go for a walk together. Or he'll be clanging in the kitchen and I'll be wanting quiet while I read (though I am so thankful for his clanging).
It is SO wonderful having weekends off together. I love love love that. Poor Erik has had to deal with me babysitting the past two weekends. Maelle came for her first sleepover at my house the last weekend of September. I know having babies around all the time isn't Erik's favorite thing in the world, but he does love my girls - especially Sawyer now that she's older and can play with him.
Back to the moral of the story. It is a big adjustment having Erik home on evenings and weekends. It is difficult at times, but it is an adjustment I LOVE and am so excited to make. Change is good. It's very good.
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