Hi Cody,
You are a good husband and I love you.
You are a good Daddy Warbucks and Frankie loves you.
We also love that you own an overnight camp for kids because camp is the bomb. You're not around at all from May until mid-September, but being Up North is great and we love being around all the counselors and kids. We love the pace, the food, the schedule and all the drama and gossip (especially because none of it is ever about us...) Camp is a large part of our lifestyle and the people there are our family.
That being said, there is a part of me that thinks that you owning an overnight camp for kids sucks donkeys.
It's a hard life for me.
Everytime I get back downstate for the few days I'm there--I work, do laundry, deal with um...EVERYTHING having to do with Frankie and Floyd, and before I know it, it is time to pack the car and get back up to camp. Plus, I can't come and go as I please anymore, I have to work around Frankie's schedule and even when she is finally ready, there is always something I have forgotten, a diaper that needs to be changed and a kitchen that needs to be cleaned (for the 50th time).
Also, Floyd smells. He's stinking up my car and house-- and trust me--the stuff he's rolling in ain't from the backyard at our house downstate. Uh Uh, brother--he's bringing that stench home from camp. Classy. He seems to dig it, but Mama don't.
Listen, I'm not complaining but...wait--oh!!
Yes, I am.
Hey, you know I love it. In fact, I defy you to find someone else to marry who loves camp more than me--and what's truly ironic is for how much I love it, it's so NOT me. I always thought I belonged in a place like NYC but instead I got dropped off in an alternative universe called Camp Tanuga where no one cares about fashion or make-up. I don't even get it. WHAT IS THAT??? (I hope Frankie doesn't drink that bug juice).
Bottom Line: It's a hard life for me while you're gone now that we've got a kid. It's all me and I want some props for being master single parent, juggler, organizer, packer and chauffer.
I'd also like a present.
I know that I just got Mother's Day presents and birthday presents but I don't care.
I want more.
Buy me something.
Love,
Your Baby's Mama
7 comments:
you tell him my girl!!!!!
there's gotta be a compromise!!!!
life isabout compromise...let me see....can't you move in for the full time camp experience????
i know it would be tough on flloyd, but....think on what you would save on make up!
we cook on camp 4 two weeks evry summer on wood fires for 120 teenagers....not sure how im gonna survive this year ; )
tell you something...you and Cody are very blessed to have each other...and now FJ : ) an awesome family
and....Flloyd of course!
xxx
s
I am a Michigan girl myself and drove the roads from Lansing to Mackinac Island and such many o' time. That's what I'm impressed with... you driving so many hours every week! with a kid! and a dog! And the scenery, although beautiful, becomes a little boring. I mean, seriously.
And after the poop incidents, you definately deserve a present (not given by FJ)! something that sparkles? a day at the spa?
You are funny, girlfriend. But, seriously...you want gifts for doing your job a mom? Consider this a Louis Vuitton luxury purse slap upside the head...Frankie is the gift!!! I repeat, Frankie Jade is the gift. Get some perspective honey. Did you forget how much you wanted to be a mom? Do you have any idea how many women would love to be in your shoes...to be blessed with a child? I understand you are stressed, tired, frustrated, lonely (welcome to mommy-hood...we all are...for the next 18 years),. But you wanted to be a mommy, right? Suck it up and be a mommy...a grateful mommy. :)
love your tongue-in-cheek humor. hope Cody gets you something real nice. hang in there, Frankie's momma! you're an awesome mom and writer!
I posted this last night but I think it got lost so I'm posting again.
JWB,
I get it. I don't think Anon does (hoping it was tongue in cheek but sounded a bit bitter and jealous to me).
I love, love, love being Ava's mom and am grateful beyond words for her but I too want some props for doing it ALL while my husband is away. It's hard being the one keeping up a life planned for and by two people.
I'm thinking a gift certificate for a spa day would be a good start on recognizing your effort.
I saw a nice outfit in China Cody that you can get JWB! ((Hugs))
Sorry you got a rude post - that person just doesn't get it and she CERTAINLY does not get your sense of humor. I love it and enjoy keeping up with your blog.
I got a rude comment at one point and so many people came to my defense that the person tried to make excuses for herself, but was shamed to silence.
keep it up and don't let one bitter person get you down.
Rachel
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