Why parents can’t enjoy time alone

I had a week off from work, and somehow, even with three kids in the house, I found myself home alone. Well… as close as I could get. My wife, Me,l was out with our two oldest and our one-year-old was asleep.

If you were to ask me what I wanted for a dream vacation, I’d say, “The TV to myself and a large pizza.” I say this jokingly, but there is some tru…