I've been a full-time stay at home dogsitter and maid (again) for less than a day and I'm already ready to pull my hair out. I hate, hate, hate not having the freedom that a vehicle brings. Sure it sounds like the life- no job, no worries but honestly, I'd rather have children to tend to than these two dogs. Drifter is terrible. He makes me crazy.Yesterday, he chewed a hole in my sweater. And Holly has developed some bad barking habits at the kennel. She barked all night last night. It wouldn't be that bad if I just had a car to take them to the dog park to get all this energy out, but I don't. I just attempted to take them for a walk, but they wanted to play so badly that they just ended up a big tangled mess with me smack dab in the middle. I find myself wishing J was the one who stayed at home and I was off at work. I can't work, though because I have no transportation to get to said job. Note to all the milspouses reading, if you're ever stationed at Ft. WW -bring your car! It doesn't matter how short of a time period it is that you'll be here, you're going to want it. It will be completely worth it, I promise.
And now I'm going to pray the next hour or two flies by so that maybe I'll stay sane. I just sent Captain J a text that said, "We're going to the dog park tonight or I have to leave the house. One of the two."
Yes, it's that serious.
9 comments:
I totally understand! I'm at home every day without a car too, and although I don't have two large, energetic dogs to care for, I do have a toddler that gets bored, and there's only so many times you can go to the neighborhood playground! I always find myself needing something from the store, or wanting to go to the gym, or just wanting to get out of the house. I'm sure, if I did have the car, I would still spend most of my days at home, but there's still something about knowing you at least have the option to get out if you want to!
Yes, Nicki! You said that perfectly. When the option is there, it's so much better. I'd love to go the gym whenever I wanted or to pick up whatever I may need at the store when I think of it.
Yikes! Not having a car is rough! (Or ruff in your case) I am so lame! OccDoc sold his cars before the deployment and we had to 'share' mine for a month, which basically meant he took it. Yuck! A month of bumming rides and walking everywhere got old really fast.
Yes, it's me. Your dear friend who left you stranded in Alaska! I wish I were there to escape with you! I always had a vehical, but hardly had anywhere to go! I miss you, and wish we were closer. Soon, though, I know. But dang it! I am impatient!
Take care! Keep your sanity! See you soon (hopefully!)
What's wrong with the Jeep? Tell J his Dad said he needs to drive it at least 2 or 3 days a week! It'll be good for the Jeep, you, and therefore, him!
Ah lady, that blows! I don't know ho I'd live without a car..
I'm sure that didn't help any!
the best of luck solving this car problem.. as for the dogs.. take them out for a long run every day.. they'll for sure get tired.. but I completely understand your stress... I get so angry when I have to clean CJ's apt every, single day because of the dogs! Since we are keeping the rescued puppy there while we find her a good home.. so I have to mop like twice times a day and it gets so tiring!!
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Yeah not having a car is rough! While I don;t go out all that often Knowing I can makes me stay sane!
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