insane in the maine

Every month, my husband spends about 5 nights away from home for work. Sometimes it's much more than that, and very rarely is it less. Sometimes it's five nights in a row, some trips are scattered throughout the weeks. I am grateful for the life he's able to provide for me and our two daughters, ages 2 and 4, but it does make life extra challenging for me at home. Every departure is an unsettling disappointment and every return is a joyous disruption. In an effort to spend more time together as a family, we decided to merge these business trips with family trips. We've had better ideas. 

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