You know how there are 5 stages of grief. Yeah, well apparently there are also 5 stages of Vacation Envy.
More specifically: “He has gone golfing with 7 other dudes to sunny Florida and left me with two kids, the pets, in the middle of a wicked Canadian blizzard and I am jealous as hell Vacation Envy.”
Stage 1: Denial
Oh No He did NOT plan another “working” vacation and leave me behind to fend for myself. If you recall, I have given up on the women’s lib stuff for a bit. I am perfectly prepared to be looked after for a while.
Stage 2: Anger
How in the hell does he think this qualifies as WORK?? 8 days, 7 rounds of golf, 1 Anaheim Ducks Hockey Game, copious amounts of booze…oh yes three hours at the International Golf Show. Is this work?
Stage 3: Bargaining
Fine. You go ahead. Go on your “work” vacay. But first, I need you to come grocery shopping with me, fix the toilet, bring some wood in and stack it near the fireplace, rub my back, pledge your undying love…you get the idea.
Stage 4: Depression
I don’t do enough for me. He’s gone. He’s getting a tan and going to come home lookin all hot, I’m pasty. Bring on the chocolate. No need to shave my legs today.
Stage 5: Acceptance
Might as well make the most of it. Sushi for 1. Girly movies complete with sobbing. I have a king size bed to myself! Rejoice that my bathroom and kitchen counters stay clean? Paint my toes electric blue and no need to share the popcorn.
All this and when he gets home, I can play the “You left me all alone” guilt card for at least a week.
In a marriage more then 13 years old…this is priceless.
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47 comments:
Guilt works...lol!
Shane
yea, i don't see this as totally fair.. but you know, at least you got the "you left me alone" card to play!
have a lovely wkend!!!
He's going to come home laden with nice presents for his girls, I hope!
The Husband has had to travel for work 1x/month since November, and will until the summer or even early fall. To be honest, I *love* that time after the kids have gone to bed that I have to myself!! Do you know what it means?? NO ESPN!!! :-D
I miss him when he's gone though, and I don't even mind SportsCenter when he returns. (For a little while!) ;-)
So funny. My husband just received pictures from his "work" trip the other day. Snowmobiling in Idaho. "Aren't these pictures great? Doesn't it look fun?"
Well...yes stupid...but if you would remember I was HOME with your offspring eating leftovers and sulking. Pictures? Seriously...Gee hon...glad you had FUN!!!
If it makes you feel any better, it is pouring down rain in my part of the Sunshine State, which would mean cancelled golf, too much time spent at the bar, and then a hangover to ruin tomorrow's round.
I think I'm still in the Anger phase on your behalf. ;)
Aw I would tell him well I'm going to the spa I need your credit card thanks babe...Pahahha..
Ummm...I'm with you. How exactly does this pass as a "work" trip? Unless he's a professional golfer I'm having my doubts! I'd be peeved and laying the guilt on might thick!
Gee, I don't know if I can handle that but i do like playing the "guilt" card. When does he come back? Hope it's soon! :)
Hmmm. When is he coming to my 'hood? It's nice weather now, but I think more storms come in a week or so.
Guilt always works in my marriage too!
My hubs left yesterday morning. The guilt trip started last night. And I quote, "The kids would never be doing these things if you were home!"
It would be devious if it weren't true. Seriously, do leash tied to rocking chair and hooked to a belt loop to be dragged around the house! Was I a horrible child to deserve this punishment?
That is unfair, so when he gets back you can go away with your girl friends to Las Vegas for a week! He'll be OK with that, won't he?
Secretia
His Lordship works away a lot, he's been gone all week over in Europe, it's great, lot's of lovely pressies to make up for not being around. He's also developed a real flare for shopping, I got a fabulous handbag from Italy and shoes from Paris on the last trip. He's due home at 10pm tonight, I'm a tad excited... it will be nice to see him of course too ;0}
I understand. The places my dh has gone for "work." Whatever!
Work the guilt, Darlin.
Althought we are not together, Trinity's father is in Vegas on a "business trip". He feels uber guilty when he does this... he is always very eager to take her for the night when he gets back. I may just get a weekend all to myself when he gets back!! Woot.
let the "girlie movies" and sobbing begin ;)
My hubby doesn't go for a work trip. Wait a second.Is it a good thing??? :)
mmm...sushi. come on you know he's woking...do you know how much work goes into swinging a golf club. smiles.
I say we just plan our own working vacation. We'll call it a blog convention. Good for you?
I used to be the one who did that when I used to work for "A Major TARP Funds Recipient". Two events/incidents that stick out in my mind:
I was in Palm Springs and called him after I got out of a spa day- He had just shoveled 12 inches of snow out front.
I was in Vegas and was getting ready for a polo match followed by a lavish dinner- He had just repaired a leak under the sink of our new "very old" house.
I'll be the first to admit- it's not fair. Not fair at all. Now I'm the housebound one soon to be giving birth and covered in puke and poop. I just figure I lived it up while the getting was good.
Just think how much fun you are going to have when he gets back...guilt is great! Aren't you needing a spa day?
oh, poor guy works SO hard!!!!!!!!!!!! (guilt is a great tool...)
Glad you were finally able to find the bright side!! Enjoy your "alone" time!! :)
That sympathy card best come with a big gift
Did you write that for me, sweetie?? Hubby's leaving next week for 12 days in England, he comes back for a week, then he's off for 2 weeks in CALIFORNIA, back a few days, off again to San Diego.
Me, I'm stuck with 3 dogs, a full chicken coop, a huge house to keep clean and warm in this godforsaken siberian piece of crap winter - if it snows, I can't even clear the mile-long driveway, I'll get snowed in.
I want to kill him. Business, shmisnuss. GOOOAAAAH!
Not at the acceptance stage yet, LOL!
Coming from someone whose husband does a lot of traveling...enjoy the quiet lol. I miss him when he is gone but I love having the bed to myself, the house staying clean and not having to shave my legs till he gets home.
No matter how you slice it, he is getting the better deal! LOL!
I soooo hear you on these stages. My husband used to be on work-cations at least a couple of times each month and still does his fair share of drinking/dining/working that requires him to jet off somewhere. Once I finally make it to the acceptance stage, I really do enjoy the time to myself (though I keep this a tightly guarded secret). Last week I had my fair share of chocolate, girly TV and a beautifully clean kitchen while he was away.
oh and don't forget to send "freak snow in florida" vibes. :)
Maybe he will bring back some nice gifts???? :)
Not to rub it in...but we are having gorgeous warm weather.
OOps. I did it again.
Suz
You definitely need to work it both before and after!
My husband has always travelled for "work". When we were childless I really enjoyed the time to myself. Then when the kids were little it was torture and I felt much like you do. Now that the girls are in their late teens, it's kind of nice again. And sometimes I even get to go along on these trips. I'm planning on doing more of that the kids get even older. Hang in there. It will get better. Before you know it, you will be travelling with him to sunny spots in the middle of winter.
Ohh. I definitely do the bargaining thing. I think you need to go get yourself a spray tan and a pedicure!
Men always have an angle, don't they? Interesting how the two genders view the same thing differently.
You are right on! Every stage is perfect, I know, I have been there...done that!
Enjoy your sushi and girly movies!
I love the acceptance part...I would just stick with that!
I am guilty of leaving Cute Hubby a couple of times a year to spend 10 days in Florida or cruise to the Bahamas. Why don't you plan a little va-ca of your own?
Dude, cover his nine-iron with Vaseline and spray his putter with mace...yes I mean the golf clubs...
And next time he goes to Florida come with kids in tow to visit me...we'll party it up, Alaskan/Canadian style, eh?
EXCELLENT!!!!! You jsut posted what we all think and feel on this subject!!!!!
Hang in there! Hopefully the store will stop and then you'll be able to venture out some.
I'm pretty sure the guilt card can be played for 2 weeks.
My husband never goes anywhere. I'd probably be ok if he went on a week's vacation, er, business trip.
hmmm...I'd have to think about that...good or not so good.
Mine hasn't traveled to those nice warm places lately. Must be the economy.
My husband same thing. I wonder how golfing is working... still trying to figure that one out.. and an Angel game, Duck game... our husbands must work together..lol
Love to you
kelly
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All is (un)fair in love and business travel. My wife travels for work more than me. Seems like her agenda is dinner, followed by visit with friends or family, followed by dinner...lol
I'm not married yet,but i love playing the guilt card when my hunny goes out with his guy friends to watch a game/fight.
oh the love hate of being home without husband. Usually I'm good until I 1) see a bug or 2) (think i) see a ghost.
then thinks go south real fast.
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