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January 25, 2011 by: Shell

Dear Daddy: When Mama’s Away…

Only Parent Chronicles
 
Huge thanks to my Blissdom sponsor LeadCheck for sending me to the conference this week.
 
And thanks to Fresh Produce for sending me an outfit to wear, too: they have an all-new spring look for 2011 with refreshed styles, prints, textures, and looks.

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Comments

  1. Crisc says

    January 25, 2011 at 8:18 am

    I hope you have a good time and come home to a decent house =)

    Would be awesome if he did the potty training

  2. myevil3yearold says

    January 25, 2011 at 8:34 am

    Have a good time!

  3. JDaniel4's Mom says

    January 25, 2011 at 8:38 am

    Can he potty train JDaniel too? Have a great time!

  4. Secret Mom Thoughts says

    January 25, 2011 at 9:03 am

    I love these post its. Have a great time at the conference.

  5. Oka says

    January 25, 2011 at 9:13 am

    Okay, wouldn't you just be beside yourself if he actually accomplished the potty training? A new respect, right?

    It's hard to know they won't do it "My way" when we are gone. It would be easier if our dhs did it "my way", but they tend to make it much more difficult on themselves. Most important, they'll all survive you being gone.

    Enjoy yourself.

  6. Heather says

    January 25, 2011 at 9:19 am

    Wow. Can you imagine if the potty training were done?

    My husband is gone a lot in the spring, but I LOVE it when he give me little parenting tips like he did over the weekend.
    "If you just shut all the doors they will just play downstairs while you watch TV."

    Why didn't I think of that?

  7. MrsJenB says

    January 25, 2011 at 9:23 am

    Love the potty training tidbit. Hey, it's worth a shot!

    Have a fabulous time!

  8. MrsPatterson says

    January 25, 2011 at 9:45 am

    I lol-ed at the one about sending the kids to his moms. My DH would TOTALLY do that, 100%, if I left the kids home with him for a weekend or whatever. I'd come home and say "how was your weekend?" and he'd be like "great, the kids had a ball at my mom's."

  9. Corinne says

    January 25, 2011 at 9:55 am

    LOL! Have fun on your break

  10. Jen says

    January 25, 2011 at 9:57 am

    I am sure things will be fine.

    Have fun!

  11. Vodka Logic says

    January 25, 2011 at 10:00 am

    Been there done that… still do and my kids are almost grown. πŸ™‚

    Have fun.

  12. Gigi says

    January 25, 2011 at 10:07 am

    I love how husbands always recruit whatever available relative help they can!

  13. Evonne says

    January 25, 2011 at 10:08 am

    I'm sure everyone will come out alive, but it would be much better if our men did things our way while we're gone. It would be awesome if the youngest came out potty trained by the time you return, too!

    I hope you have a great time!

  14. KLZ says

    January 25, 2011 at 10:28 am

    David dropped Alex in the bathroom with me this morning because he needed to get dressed. Uh…how do you think I get dressed in the morning?

  15. Kmama says

    January 25, 2011 at 10:34 am

    Isn't it funny how know matter how much we will ourselves not to worry, we will?? And when the husbands go away, you KNOW they don't worry about us getting it all done??

    Try not to worry…and enjoy yourself!

  16. Rochelle@AFamilyofLooneys says

    January 25, 2011 at 10:36 am

    LMBO. I am always pretending that I don't smell a diaper to make my husband change it.

  17. Amanda says

    January 25, 2011 at 11:03 am

    Great list. I'm trying to remember the last time I left town and my husband DID NOT immediately go to his parents house for the weekend with the kids!

  18. Megan (Best of Fates) says

    January 25, 2011 at 11:05 am

    Wouldn't it be awesome/hilarious if he took that as a challenge and your youngest was potty trained when you got back? Ah, to dream…

  19. Go Mommy says

    January 25, 2011 at 11:16 am

    Ah, daddy with the kids, I don't think they ever realize how easy some dad's have it! Have fun while your away!!!

  20. The Random Blogette says

    January 25, 2011 at 11:19 am

    Have fun Shell and enjoy the time away. I get to go to a work convention at the end of April and I can't wait to have some Jayme time. I am the one that gets the kids ready in the morning and has to worry about getting the two kids plus myself out the door in a timely manner. By the time we are leaving in the morning the hubs has already been gone for a while. Also my mom has promised to help, but only the bare minimum. We are going to show him what it is really like!

  21. Crystal says

    January 25, 2011 at 11:31 am

    Hahahahaha!!! My hubby is the same…I have to leave him notes and reminders. I, however, NEVER get to leave. He complains when I have my hair appointment (I only go every 3-4 months!!). I would love to have a weekend…a little reality-check for daddy. I don't think you can truly appreciate ALL that we do, until you wear are shoes (and I think it should be heels)!!!

  22. Emmy says

    January 25, 2011 at 11:32 am

    You are right, they don't worry if we are getting stuff done so we should not worry either. I think of your whole family your husband will be the most happy when you are back πŸ™‚

  23. Aphrodite's Mortal Friend (ME) says

    January 25, 2011 at 11:32 am

    Ohhhh … coming home to a potty trained tot- now that's Utopia!

  24. Kirsten says

    January 25, 2011 at 11:47 am

    Have a great trip! If you can get Daddy to potty train while your gone, I will hire him!

  25. Diane says

    January 25, 2011 at 12:08 pm

    Ha ha! Hope he heeds all your advice and that you relax and have a wonderful trip!

  26. The Mommyologist says

    January 25, 2011 at 12:16 pm

    You are going to have the best time! DH will do fine!!!

  27. John and Allie Fields says

    January 25, 2011 at 12:41 pm

    I need to print the first post it and give it to my husband!

  28. SoMo Mom says

    January 25, 2011 at 12:42 pm

    And here's another:
    "No, it's not ok for the 6 year old to wear a bathing suit to Target in the winter. Yes, I know she dressed herself but who's the parent??"

    Have fun at the conference! I'm from NC too btw!
    Steph @ http://www.southernmomentum.com

  29. Elaine A. says

    January 25, 2011 at 12:44 pm

    Is it okay to tell you that my hubs actually DID start the potty-training process while I was gone back in April of last year? HA!

    And my husband ALWAYS calls his mother to come help when I leave. Guess who arrives in about an hour? geez…

  30. AdrienneMay says

    January 25, 2011 at 12:53 pm

    I love the "can't just tell them to get ready" post it. We have that problem all the time, have to check and re-check in with the kids. They think we are nagging…then we find that they stopped getting ready so they could play with the dog or look at a book they found on the floor or…

  31. Andrea (ace1028) says

    January 25, 2011 at 1:07 pm

    hee hee. Perfect. I hope they survive! And I'm jealous, but have a blast at Blissdom!!

  32. Goodnight moon says

    January 25, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    That is awesome! Loved all of them! Seriously, they act like taking care of the kids, their homework, the house, cooking, ect…isn't that hard, until THEY have to do it all on their own.

    Enjoy your break! You totally deserve it!!!!

  33. Kelley says

    January 25, 2011 at 1:49 pm

    I hope you are having a great time in Blissdom!! I hope your little man is potty trained when you get back, too. πŸ™‚

  34. Tammy says

    January 25, 2011 at 1:55 pm

    He will never admit to what he can't get done while you are gone…lol! All those are so true!

    Have fun!

  35. Tammy says

    January 25, 2011 at 1:55 pm

    He will never admit to what he can't get done while you are gone…lol! All those are so true!

    Have fun!

  36. Tammy says

    January 25, 2011 at 1:56 pm

    He will never admit to what he can't get done while you are gone…lol! All those are so true!

    Have fun!

  37. Tammy says

    January 25, 2011 at 1:56 pm

    He will never admit to what he can't get done while you are gone…lol! All those are so true!

    Have fun!

  38. Tammy says

    January 25, 2011 at 1:56 pm

    He will never admit to what he can't get done while you are gone…lol! All those are so true!

    Have fun!

  39. Tammy says

    January 25, 2011 at 1:56 pm

    He will never admit to what he can't get done while you are gone…lol! All those are so true!

    Have fun!

  40. Erin says

    January 25, 2011 at 2:08 pm

    HA! I need to email this to my husband. Can't wzit to see you!

  41. Frugal Vicki says

    January 25, 2011 at 2:11 pm

    Remember, if your house looks good when you get home he probably had a house cleaner or his mom come over right before you got back!

    I hope you have a great time!

  42. MiMi says

    January 25, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    Sending them to his mom's should be OFF LIMITS!

  43. Samantha says

    January 25, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    If I ever let P take care of B while I was gone…bad things would happen. Once, I was gone for one night and half a day. It was a nightmare when I got home. Men.

    Have a great time, and stay safe!

  44. Jessica says

    January 25, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    Going to Blissdom, a new outfit AND a husband who is brave enough to try to handle your job for a few days… you are a lucky girl!

    Have a great time!

  45. Tammy says

    January 25, 2011 at 4:03 pm

    He will never admit to what he can't get done while you are gone…lol! All those are so true!

    Have fun!

  46. Julie says

    January 25, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    Have fun on your little getaway!!

  47. Jennifer says

    January 25, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    Good luck with that last one. πŸ™‚

    And I don't blame you at all. You manage, he can manage. Have fun!

  48. Liz says

    January 25, 2011 at 4:17 pm

    Are you going to be checking in all the time to find out if the boys went to grandma's? πŸ™‚

  49. TheBabyMammaChronicles says

    January 25, 2011 at 4:30 pm

    Haha, you are funny. Have fun! Cant wait to hear all about it!

  50. (Florida) Girl says

    January 25, 2011 at 4:53 pm

    Sending some good luck wishes to daddy. He's gonna be a busy man.

  51. Melissa (Confessions of a Dr. Mom) says

    January 25, 2011 at 6:00 pm

    Ha! Love this and it's good for the husbands to be immersed in it all now and then. Good for everyone and especially good for Mom!

    Have a wonderful time πŸ™‚

  52. Lisa says

    January 25, 2011 at 6:10 pm

    We do worry though when we leave them! lol have a great time!!

  53. Angie says

    January 25, 2011 at 6:29 pm

    Have fun at Blissdom!!

    I am sure he will survive – at his moms πŸ˜‰

  54. Cheryl says

    January 25, 2011 at 7:38 pm

    When I went to Napa – for one night – hubs had his mother come immediately after I left in the morning and she stayed past dinner.

    Annoying.

  55. julie says

    January 25, 2011 at 7:41 pm

    Adorable.

    Have so much fun at Blissdom.

    Jealous.

    Very.

    (and don't worry. I'm sure your boys will be fine. and if when they miss and appreciate you even more? all the better!)

  56. Babes Mami says

    January 25, 2011 at 7:45 pm

    Have fun! Don't miss me too much! Haha

  57. Lauren says

    January 25, 2011 at 8:42 pm

    I hope he doesn't call his mother. I'd really be happy if he stood up to the challenge on his own. πŸ™‚

  58. Small Burst says

    January 25, 2011 at 9:42 pm

    I love these. LOL!! Good luck with the potty training while you're gone. But wouldn't that be a lovely surprise!

  59. Boobies says

    January 25, 2011 at 9:42 pm

    Bwhahahaha…I hear ya!

    You'd not know what to think if you came back and hubby had the little one potty trained and was running the house like Mr. Mom…..yeah, I'm totally kidding…we know as women that would neva happen!

    Have a blast chick!

  60. natalee says

    January 25, 2011 at 10:10 pm

    Enjoy Your Break… If he potty trains the youngest while your away ..I'll die laughing… hugs!!!!!!

  61. Dysfunctional Mom says

    January 25, 2011 at 10:16 pm

    Now that he has all that info, you can relax and have a great time!

  62. Dysfunctional Mom says

    January 25, 2011 at 10:17 pm

    Now that he has all that info, you can relax and have a great time!

  63. lori says

    January 25, 2011 at 10:25 pm

    Those were great! Dads can be so oblivious.

  64. shortmama says

    January 25, 2011 at 10:46 pm

    Id love to leave my hubs for a few days alone with the kids and see how he manages…it would be hilarious!

    I already know that after a few hours he tells me he would rather be in charge of adults at work then trying to manage the girls lol

  65. Adrienne says

    January 26, 2011 at 8:31 am

    Haha! I love the PS potty training post it! Wouldn't that be awesome if you came back, and it was complete? A girl can dream, right?

  66. Rebecca says

    January 26, 2011 at 8:33 am

    Yes, get that potty training done…you should have offered some extra incentive! Haha…that would get the job done, no?

    Enjoy your time…I may have to get to one of these conferences at some point!!!

  67. Mrs Montoya says

    January 26, 2011 at 1:12 pm

    Good Luck with the baths! I will check in frequently to see just how many baths they actually got πŸ™‚

    Have a great trip!

  68. Lourie says

    January 26, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    Hahaha! I love this. SO true how they don't worry about how we get everyone out the door. Haha.

  69. Jill says

    January 26, 2011 at 8:47 pm

    They are SO not getting bathed. Haha! Have a blast!

  70. From Tracie says

    January 26, 2011 at 10:19 pm

    If he was to potty train the youngest while you are gone…I think he would get some kind of dad award that proclaims him the best dad ever. Thankfully there is not much chance of him doing that, so you don't have to worry about him getting a big head.

    Hope you are having a blast!! (and only slightly-hugely jealous!)

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