Is it just me or is something wrong with this picture?

Ok, my time to complain, again!!  Don't get me wrong, I love my husband, but the only thing keeping him alive at this very moment is that fact that I am too tired to clean up the mess the shot gun would leave behind.  He is gone two nights a week to attend college.  When he is home, he is in his man cave "studying and doing homework".  When he comes out of his man cave it is usually to eat, sleep, or watch tv.  Yes, I am the one who suggested that he return to college so that he could find a different profession so that he would be happier.  Yes, I am a strong, independent woman who can handle four children and run a household all by myself, but should I have to??
Last night, after attending a function that I did not enjoy, but was required as a wife and mother to attend.  My husband asked to go to his friends' house for some fun.  Me being the wonderful wife that I am said, "Yes, just be home by 9am tomorrow for church."  Wasn't that so freakin sweet of me?!!!   He had a wonderful time, even came home at 8:30 am.  Good job!!  I took care of his four children, oh after I went grocery shopping at two stores at 8 pm on a Saturday night.  When he walked in the house at 8:30 am, his breakfast plate of fried egg whites and turkey sausage were warm and ready for him to enjoy.  "Thank you"???  Nope, never heard that word.  Just asked  me reheat his sausage, it was cold.    Finally got everyone dressed and at church on time.  Ran a couple errands after church, then home to do some house work.

 Daughter is cooking hotdogs for the kids, Oldest is gathering all the trash to take to the dump; one twin is cleaning his room; other twin is sweeping; I am working on the next load of laundry; HE is.....where is he??  "Where is Papa??"  OMG!!!  He is snoring, all wrapped up and asleep in our bed.  REALLY? Snoring??  I am so livid...I just want to put him out of my misery!!

Is it just me or is something wrong with this picture?  Redneck Mama says....you better start sleeping with one eye open, cuz you are going to pay for this one sir!!

Oh....and did I forget to mention that I am premenstral and just started a new diet for Lent??

Is it really worth the effort?

I am preparing to leave my lovely family for 3 days and 2 nights.  I am attending a conference, 4 hours from home, that will provide me with information to help me do my job better.  My position requires that I stay up to date on current laws and procedures, so I really need to attend.  But, before I can leave, I have to make sure that the world goes on as smoothly as possible in my absence.  Ok,  need to make sure that there is food and drink, properly labeled and ready for the next 3 days.  You know when a man opens a refrigerator, it's like a black hole....they see nothing.  "Ok honey, the taco meat is on the 2nd shelf, on the right and it looks like ground hamburger meat with seasoning...find it?  Ok, now look on the 3rd shelf for the flour tortillas...good....now pull out the cheese draw and find the shredded cheese.  Good...now the Pace picante sauce in the door on the 2nd shelf.   What....how long do you heat up the meat in the microwave....and how long for the tortillas...what?....where are the plates?"  WTH!!  It may sound trivial...but it REALLY happens!

I also have to make sure that everyone has clothes for 3 days, underwear, socks, jeans, t-shirts, shoes, etc.  The schedule of events for all the children must be typed and printed in duplicate.  Give one to husband, one to friend and leave one a the house.  Pick up this kid at 5 after track practice; pick up this kid at 6:30 after tennis practice, have these 2 kids to Cub Scouts by 7:00.  Oh, but make sure you find some time for everyone to do their homework and feed them the tacos I just told you how to make.

I also have to pack for myself.  Makeup, toothbrush, hair stuff, deodorant, jammies, shoes, hose, socks, clothes, money....oh yeah, I need money to pay for everything that I already bought and paid for at my house, so I can eat something.  Dear God....is it really worth all this effort just to go away for a few days??  Redneck Mama says....Hell yes!!!   Bring on the Peach Bellini's and cheesecake...I'm a free woman for 3 days!!