esc2476
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The whole “we are so busy trope” drives me
Insane.
This week, I am in Europe traveling for work. Last week, my wife was traveling in Europe for work. We both have extremely demanding jobs but we get paid very well to do them and it’s the choice we made.
We have two-school aged children who can do some things themselves but mostly rely on us for meals, laundry etc. They also both play travel sports and my son has a medical issue that needs constant care (which can be done remotely sometimes).
Yet, somehow my wife and I don’t bemoan how busy our lives are nearly as much as the Trackers. It’s just….our lives right now and it’s a lot but it’s very rewarding. We are mostly finding ways to be there for the kids (one of us always took them to swim and at least one parent is at every game except for one this year where there was a simultaneous game while my wife was traveling). We sure as heck aren’t working instead of watching them swim or play sports even though it would be an understandable excuse. Instead, I work after they go to bed if I need to.
The Trackers have watched more movies and gone on “date” nights than we have in the last few years. And good for them to be able to do that, but don’t tell us how busy you are because you’re not. You have no concept of “busy.”
Rant over…..for now.
Insane.
This week, I am in Europe traveling for work. Last week, my wife was traveling in Europe for work. We both have extremely demanding jobs but we get paid very well to do them and it’s the choice we made.
We have two-school aged children who can do some things themselves but mostly rely on us for meals, laundry etc. They also both play travel sports and my son has a medical issue that needs constant care (which can be done remotely sometimes).
Yet, somehow my wife and I don’t bemoan how busy our lives are nearly as much as the Trackers. It’s just….our lives right now and it’s a lot but it’s very rewarding. We are mostly finding ways to be there for the kids (one of us always took them to swim and at least one parent is at every game except for one this year where there was a simultaneous game while my wife was traveling). We sure as heck aren’t working instead of watching them swim or play sports even though it would be an understandable excuse. Instead, I work after they go to bed if I need to.
The Trackers have watched more movies and gone on “date” nights than we have in the last few years. And good for them to be able to do that, but don’t tell us how busy you are because you’re not. You have no concept of “busy.”
Rant over…..for now.