I'm such a worry wort - He just left for a week...

CAMSMOM1 wrote: Every year my DH goes on a trip with his Dad, brother, cousins, ect, to Dumont Dunes. They are the largest sand dunes in the world. Dumont is close to the Nevada border.
They go and take up their quads, (ATV's) dune buggies, motorcycles and camp out for a week. Every year he tells me of stories of people getting hurt up there, or worse...and getting air lifted out. The dunes can be pretty unpredicatable, and it's hard to see who's coming over the hill, or how far down the other side of the sand mountain is.
Justin's been riding ATV's since he was 4yrs old. He is very experienced, and never does anything crazy. It's just the other drunk fools up there I worry about. There is thousands of people who go there this time of year, everyone driving drunk.
So last night before he left, we prayed together. I know that the Lord will protect him, and it's good for him to spend some male bonding time with his Dad & brother. It's just that his cell phone doesn't get reception over there, so there's no way for us to communicate.
He left early this morning and won't be home until Sunday. And last night Cam had a fever, and I have a very sore throat.
I promised Justin I would have this house straightened out and cleaned, before he gets home. Now I'm feeling sick, and have no energy. So I need you guys to keep me accountable to it, cause my house is a filthy pig sty!
Before he left, he wrote me a sweet Love note. Im going to miss him, but at the same time, it's good to have a break every once in awhile. KWIM?

Sorry for the rambling! Just needed to vent I guess.

mckayleesmom replied: I always say....try not to worry until there is a reason to. You will just stress yourself out. A good way to get your house cleaned....Write a check list of things you need to do and a deadline to accomplish certain things....and check them off as you go....for example

By lunchtime I will

Pick up the living room
vaccume
dust


That way you do some things at a time and don't get overwhelmed and you stay on the task at hand. Works well for me....if I don't I vear off my path and start cleaning other areas.

CAMSMOM1 replied: Good advice, I never thought of a check list for cleaning, that way I don't get off track. I think I just get overwhelmed with the amount I have to do, and I don't know where to start. Plus, Cam isn't feeling good, and I'm sure he's going to want me to hold him all the time. I just hope I get something accomplished this time, I'm tired of living unorganzied and having Justin and Cam live like this as well. Funny thing is, at work, I love to clean. I just wish I did here!

Normally, I don't worry about him. But now, I think of his back...he had back surgery 5 years ago. And all the stupid drunk guys out there who don't know who to ride ATV'S. But at least I have the confidence to know that Justin knows how to ride, and is cautious.

mckayleesmom replied:
I get like that too.....but making a checklist really helps and a timeline to get certain things done.....I worry so much about staying on track with that list that I have more effort to do it and Im excited to check something off.

Just a funny note....I use to use a checklist for myself at a place I use to work at...pretty soon the boss asked me to type the list out and she photocopied it and everyone had one at the begginning of their shifts...It really helped to make sure that everything got done and nobody could complain about doing the prior persons job.

MamaJAM replied: No good advice to share....if my DH is away for even one night I'm a complete mess.

We're here if you need to chat while he's gone.

Bee_Kay replied: Same here.... You're gonna worry anyways

Just try and keep busy and hopefully the time will fly by

luvbug00 replied: Well I hope he hurries home to you! no worries

Mom2BNTN replied: You are right.....it is good for him to get some male bonding time with his family. I know you and Cam will miss him very much, but he will also be missing the both of you as well. I know the Lord will take care of him while he is away. For the time being just take care of Cam and yourself. It is very hard to get anything done when you aren't feeling well so don't stress too much over the house not getting cleaned as quickly as you would like it to. I'm sure by cleaning a little and resting a little that you will still manage to have the house all cleaned by the time he gets back. Hope you and Cam get to feeling better soon!




Kristi

luvmykids replied: Try to just feel better first, then work on the house and the time will fly by and he'll be back safe and sound. When DH is gone after I put the kids to bed I *pretend* I'm all alone and catch up on chick flicks and magazines.

C&K*s Mommie replied: We are here for you if you need to vent your worries, and stress.

Take it step by step as Brianne mentioned on cleaning your house.

Hope Cam is feeling better soon, and you do not come down with anything.

kayla's mama replied: Hope you and Cam get feeling better The Lord will watch out for him adn keep him safe. When Jason's gone I like to catch up on the chick flicks and calling friends and basically veg out.

Having a cleaning list is a good idea, maybe I need to start doing that

CAMSMOM1 replied: Ok, here's another worry. I'm still freaked out by the attempted burlary last weekend. Now I'm by myself!

How will I be able to sleep?

Good news! I just got done doing the pile of dishes and taking out the trash! I started on the 1st things on my list, just a million more to check off by Sunday!


Actually, I'm looking forward to some alone time. Do what I want, not have to worry about what to make for dinner, if DH likes it or not. I can veg out, and like you said, catch up on some much needed "me" time.

I know that we are protected. And I feel good that we got to pray together last night. I'm not as worried about it now, I have peace. I know it's because of your prayers and encourgaing words.

mckayleesmom replied: If it makes you feel safer.....leave alot of lights on in the house....the living room and all lights outside....Burglars usually don't want to be seen...lol

jacobsmama replied: Hey Ann more "me time" means more posting right!!! hahah if we all checked chores off our list as much as we posted our houses would be spotless!!! hahhahaha Well we are here for ya but you already know that! Prayers for your hubby I hate when my DH does this too and I know what you mean about the ATV even when they are good riders it can be dangerous... He will be home soon.

luvmykids replied:
I was just thinking that! I complain so much about my house but I've been on here all day! Ok, gonna go clean. I'm going to try to stay off PC for 2 hours and see what I get done.

CAMSMOM1 replied: Guess what!!! I did my dishes this morning and took out the trash. I know that sounds easy...but I had a lot of dishes! And I had to wash them by hand cause our dishwasher isn't working.

Then I came home tonight and I swept the floor, and I moped it! Yea! I'm on a good track!

I haven't heard from Justin. He said he'd try to call me when he got there on his brother's cell phone, since his gets reception up there. But no call, and I'm getting sad.

C&K*s Mommie replied: He is probably just as concerned about you, as you are for him. Just give him time, he will call. He probably does not want to worry you too terribly much, and make you miss him even more than you already do.

CONGRATS on getting some things knocked off your list!!

Hugs for ya!!