Can I have a pity party?

[twinmomma]

Yesterday I took a day trip for work. Flight home got cancelled, had to spend the night with no change of clothes or anything. Literally just had my laptop bag with me. Got home middle of the day today. Monday is supposed to be a holiday, but now I have to work on a new deal and am getting a comp day instead of the holiday off. This holiday was going to be my perfect day. DH at work, kids at daycare, and me home alone doing whatever I want. Now my dreams have been dashed and I'll be in the office. To top it all off, I've been on single mom duty for a week and a half with DH working overtime on a project until 10/11 PM, so I had to arrange childcare clean up from the airport yesterday when I couldn't get home as planned. It's been a stressful couple of weeks and I so wanted a day to myself. And, it's going to snow more on Sunday. Because that's what I need, more snow. 

[Deleted]

OMG that sounds awful. So sorry you are going through this.

[frozenpeas]

I'm so, so sorry. I feel for you. I have complicated travel planned for next week with the potential to strand me in one or more of three different cities (none of which is home). I'm so paranoid & trying to prepare for the worst. It sounds like this was completely unexpected for you, though, right?

And I'm trying really hard to finish a project right now so I don't have to work Monday, but it just isn't going to happen. So yeah, you're not alone in your pity party, but I'm still really sorry!

[harperandco]

That sounds terrible! I would take a mental health day as soon as you are able so you can have your own holiday.

[twinmomma]

frozenpeas it was a mechanical issue, so not expected at all. I had been watching the forecast and the snow missed us last night, so I thought we were in the clear to get home. Such a pain. But at least the airline paid for a hotel.

[somebabiesmom]

That seriously blows. (I realize I'm a little late for this now, but had to rally for you.)

[xanthepants]

Ugh that stinks. I have really begun to hate work travel with LO so I feel for you.

[twinmomma]

Thanks for the sympathy. I think I'm now traveling next week and the week after. I actually recommended we take one of teh trips, so I can't complain, but it's just such a huge hassle.

[Unknown]

Oh man, that sucks . Work travel is the worst.

[emmaswan]

I feel for you. I know how hard it is. I'm the sole parent to a 6 year old (STBXH packed up and left town about 18 months ago). There's a lot of logistics to work out when you're the only one in charge not to mention never getting a break when you need it...

[anewadventure]

boooooooooo. sending all the wine.