Sunday, November 16, 2008

Do It Myself

Every time Hubby goes away on his eight-week trips, the kids and I stay in the house. We don’t get to travel with him as much as we would like. But when he returns, we get to back to our routine, which is seeing him on the three weekends a month and one night on weeknights plus special occasions if applicable.

There are a few disadvantages to Hubby being away. Aside from me and the kids missing him, there are jobs around the house that a stay-at-home mom’s touch can’t cure. There are just things that he can do better just because he can. One prime example is opening of jars and bottles. He has the firmer grip so he can open them easily. I miss him when I can’t do it myself, like opening a jar of peanut butter.

Busted light bulbs have to wait for Hubby’s return before replacement. Although we have a four-step ladder on hand for purposes like this, I can never get around to changing them. I just put that on Hubby’s to-do list when he comes home.

I know that some things I just have to do myself and can’t wait eight weeks. Information like unclogging drains and toilets, I am finding out, is a must for stay-at-home moms like me. I am getting to know Mr. Plunger quite well these days.

Stay-at-home moms really need to be DIY experts. With two curious kids and a military Hubby that takes eight-week trips two to three times a year, I can’t afford to hold off important house maintainance until he returns. So it’s either I become adept at DIY or know of a really good handyperson to call for emergencies.

For now, I’m learning to do it myself…
and storing an important phone number on my cell phone just in case. You never know.

6 comments:

Nel said...

hahaha! naku, i am looking forward to my own kwento sis heheh for now, i enjoy learning from you:) Thanks for sharing!

Tuttie said...

korek, military wives have to be DIY experts. i remember nagtyaga ako sa busted toilet lights for 3 mos dati kasi di pa nakauwi si A.

C in Jammies said...

hi! i have been reading your post for quite some time now and I do enjoy them being a military wife as well. I hope you won't find me intruding into your space when I do read your posts. i agree that military wives really have to be DIY experts.

Insights from the Grocery Cart said...

hi cheann, o sure. please read away! i welcome all interactions, even the not-so-violent ones. =)

tuttie, oo nga. military wives have to be jack-of-all-trades kapag solo ops.

nel, naku striker lang ang katapat sa bagong quarters. =P kelang housewarming?

carol

carol

mommy kiel said...

hi... nice post... can totally relate... i already know how to install the lpg, replace busted lights, fix clogged toilets and leaky faucets.

we military girls rock, don't we?

Insights from the Grocery Cart said...

mommy kiel, we sure do! haha