“Helping” Dad At Work

The past two weeks have been totally insane at work.  I have a work project that launches in less than two weeks – YIKES!   I’ve been wearing my PR gal hat in writing, pitching and placing stories and literally crossing-off the days until this project kicks-off.  The last thing I’ve been motivated to do when I’ve gotten home tonight – after seeing the kidlets off to bed – is sit down and write some more for my blog.  I’m tired, unmotivated and a week behind in my soap opera….so my dear, kind and supportive husband Tyler — AKA @DadandMarried surprised me with this guest post.  He’s a great dad and I know you’ll enjoy his guest post here today!

DISCLAIMER: Not all of the parenting “techniques” described below are necessarily endorsed by The Harried Mom. Yeah, I know she’s my wife and all, but I am just covering my behind here…

As loyal readers of this blog know, recently our oldest child started kindergarten.

Hooray!

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Stick A Fork In Me, I’m Done….

“That’s it, I’m done.”

Have you ever had one of those days whether you’re at work or at home and you get so fed up with a person or project that you throw up your hands in frustration?  Maybe you walk away. Or quit. Or push it out of your mind and think of kinder, gentler and more relaxing things.  But what happens when you reach that point with your kids?

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