DH work hours

MomofJandB wrote: My DH has been working way too much! He leaves before the kids are up and gets home after they are in bed! He's in the management part of road construction
so the job is very demanding at this time of year. (We are in Ohio, so with winter coming there is alot of pressure to finish jobs) When it was just me it was ok, but now I worry about the kids! I want him to spend more time with them. Not to mention everything else is up to me: the house, the yard, the kids and all that comes with that! The only day he doesn't work is Sunday. It's so hard sometimes! This time of year is always hard on me b/c I get fed up with his hours. On the positive end, at least winter is coming! (did I really say that! I actually hate winter! LOL) He gets home at decent hours then, plus takes about 3 weeks vacation time, which he cant take in the summer.

I just needed to vent and complain a little. I try not to too much to him. He's a hard worker and a good dad. I just wish he were around more!

Thanks for listening!

Kaitlin'smom replied: sounds like a tought ob and very demanding this time of year. I am sure its hard on him as well. I dont like winter either but just think you will get more time with him soon. Hang in there and vent with us anytime

oh and where in Ohio?

MomofJandB replied: Twinsburg, near Cleveland. Home of Twins Days! Ever hear of it?

Kaitlin'smom replied:
no I can say that I have I am just north of Dayton in Huber Heights

Josie83 replied: I'm sorry that you're having such a difficult time. i don't really know what else to say, apart from I hope he gets his jobs cleared up andcan spend more time with you all! Thinking of you xx

kimberley replied: i know how you feel. i miss DH too and wish he wasn't missing all this time with the kids. at least you have winter. hope it comes soon for you.

Maddie&EthansMom replied: I can relate. My DH is in the car business. He works about 14 hours a day, sometimes more. It is very hard. Right now he is working 6 days a week as well. The only day he has off is Sunday. My DD is very attached to her daddy so it is hard on her to not see him everyday. She hasn't been sleeping well. I'm used to it, although I do miss him and it makes it really hard when he isn't home. The bad part about the car business is that you work when you are busy and you work harder when you aren't. He never gets a vacation or sick days (or bad weather days since we are in Texas/Oklahoma) Hang in there. I know you miss him, but he will be home soon.

MomofJandB replied:
Sounds like you have it tough, too! I hope your DD gets to see him more! I think it's harder on the kids than it is on us.

Thanks for all your words of support! I really appreciate it!

Maddie&EthansMom replied: No problem You can vent here anytime. I am constantly venting about DH's job on here. I go through times when it is more difficult than others. He is such a great husband and wonderful dad. If he isn't working he is at home. He loves spending time with us. I know this and that keeps me sane. I KNOW he'd rather be here, but it is the nature of the beast. I can't help but feel like a single mom at times. You are right, I'm sure it is harder on the kids. Maddie just doesn't understand.

A&A'smommy replied: I use to feel that way sometimes.... during the hurricane Jeremiah worked 16 hours one day and then a couple extra NON STOP hours the days after.... but that doesn't really compare to you! (((((BIG HUGS)))) just wait vacation time for ya'll will be here soon!

Josie83 replied:
I can't imagine how hard it would be for you . . . I have a hard enough time when Jason's away for an afternoon, never mind whole days at a time. Her world came to an end when daddy went away for a night! It just about breaks my heart when I see her so sad because she wants daddy, and like you say she just doesn't understand . Poor Maddie!! I swear she and Cassie are so alike!! I hope you and her both get to see more of your husband xxxx

coasterqueen replied: Aww, I know exactly how you feel. My Dh has been traveling way too much so he's literally GONE, lol. The only difference is this is not a normal thing for him.

Just hang in there..he'll be home more often soon .