Monsanto has had a travel freeze on employees since June, so Scott has not had really any overnights since then for work. We were apart a few times when we were at the cabin and he was home working but really he has been around more in the past 3 months than I can probably ever remember in our marriage. Don't get me wrong he has never been gone ALL the time, but ever since we were married it seems like he averages 1 night out a week and we have had seasons where it has been more than that.
But tomorrow he leaves for a trip...it is September 1st and you can now go on "approved trips" through Monsanto. (allow me to regress: If you haven't figured out they are doing LOTS of budget cuts, closing offices all around the country, letting people go, travel freeze, spending freeze etc to try to make some year end goals. Year end is today for them) So tomorrow night, after he spends the day moving out of his office (he is there now still packing up) he flies to Austin Texas. He is speaking there to a group on Wednesday for their Seed Kick off meeting, Mr. Motivational speaker. Firing them up I guess. He will be back very late Wednesday night.
As I put the boys to bed tonight and he is gone at the office Jack asked if Daddy could lay with him when he gets home, I told him he would but tomorrow night he is gone and Wednesday night he would be home very late..the look on his face was shock. Poor guy. We have all been a little spoiled with having him here SO much.
We are grateful for his job, and actually we are all okay with his traveling. It is something that has always been a part of our marriage...and dating life too. We lived 6 hours apart the entire time we dated. But we have gotten a little spoiled these past few months. What a blessing it has been in this season and chapter of our lives to have him home, summer time, pregnancy, Drew being sick...it's all been so good.
Love you my dear....have fun packing it up. Can't wait to have you in your home office here.
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