Last night my oldest daughter had a sleepover and our son was home late from an outing. It meant our youngest was an only child for a while.
It was torture, clearly.
So to make up for it we offered her the kind of reward only possible at Chick Fil A. Waffle Fries. Yay!!!
But, things were more complicated because I hadn’t had a bath. And I might have had a head wound but I wasn’t going out stinky.
So, poor Pete had to make a choice. Take the stinky wife out kicking and screaming to the very close Chick Fil A. Or shoot her in the head.
I hear she can be difficult.
It meant that last night was a very big first.
The first time I stayed at home.
The first time my husband could trust me.
The first time that I was all by myself.
It was most definitely the first steps of independence that I’ve had.
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Good for you!! HUGE accomplishment, my dear.
Only problem is, you obviously had to sit there smelling yourself. I know that problem all too well myself.
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Mary @ Holy Mackerel´s last blog ..Today’s post is full of frustration. Enjoy!
Staying home sounds way better than a face plant!
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Yay! (I bet it was scary, but YAY!)
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Anissa,
You go girl!
Peace Homie
So proud of you! Although, did they bring you back some waffle fries? I hope so.
Fairly Odd Mother´s last blog ..I’m Promtacular. . .
Slow it down woman! He will make you do the vacuuming…
{in all seriousness, it is the little things that are the HUGE things. And this is HUGE}
Yehaw! So happy to hear about this latest step in the right direction. You go girl!
with all this new found independence and such, should I go ahead and order the male strippers for home or are you up for a road trip?
No strippers sandi.
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You never cease to amaze me, lady.
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Yeaaaaaah, congrats!
Obviously things were fine….were you excited? anxious? or no big deal-io?
I saw where someone else had said they had been quietly reading. I have to admit that I too have been reading all of yours and Peters adventures (well….struggles & victories). I don’t comment as much as I should….but glad you are sharing it with us.
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DUDE! Party at Anissa’s house!
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Good for you! You GO Girl! Glad to hear that you are doing so well!
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Future so bright we gotta wear shades!
Way to go Anissa. You are on the mend woman
Go Anissa! Way to stand your ground (no pun intended) and not go out stinky. That’s a lesson that perhaps I should learn.
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That’s nice dear.* But the internet really wants to know if he brought you back some waffle fries.
Mmm…fries….
*I joke, albeit awkwardly(awkward-it’s how I roll). It really is teh awesome that you got real, true, alone time
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So glad you’re home. So glad for this latest first of so many firsts. So happy to be reading you.
Many of us – whom you don’t know – have been reading, quietly, and sending all the positive energy and determination and good wishes we have. We will not stop. We know you will not either. (And did you know that waffle fries have secret powers? But I cannot divulge the myriad ways.)
You’re ready to work the stove next!
WOOHOO!!! I hope he at least brought you back something from Chick-fil-a for being such a good girl.
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WOOHOO!! Keep on chugging, girl.
you are doing it! So freakin’ frackin’ proud of each and every step.
xoxo
~emily
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That’s awesome. Big steps!
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Fantastic! I’ll bet it was nice to have a bit of alone time
Congrats! I bet that was scary and exciting all at once. Hope you enjoyed! xoxo
Such fabulous and exciting news for you!! I bet it was bliss to have a just a little quiet time for yourself. <3 <3
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Staying home is a huge accomplishment!
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Staying home alone. What a treat! Glad you were able to do that!
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The title made me laugh.
The ending made me cheer.
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You’ve true grit, babycakes. I still can’t do what you do even without a stroke.
I am so thrilled for you!! (& your family as it is a certain independence for them as well, methinks.)
that is an awesome step, friend. I bet you are super stoked.
xo
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you are woman!
Was it wonderful?
Congrats!! I hope you have many more evenings home alone. And I mean that in a good way!
How absolutely fabulous!!!! Such great news!
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Did you clean up the wild and crazy party remnants before he got home? I heard it was a real crazy party with great imbibery and debauchery.
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Awesome! Congratulations!