Just plain busy lives. Yesterday was the only day, or was it Monday, that I have completly rested since the beginnings of our move. Every single day since then and way way before then, I have been going here, calling this person, reaming that person, etc. And I miss it. I miss just laying down and enjoying the day, playing with my kids, hanging out with Paul, and, dare I say, scrap? Yep, I miss it.
And it's only going to get busier. With Paul going back to work in two weeks, my life will be taking him to work till we get our other car (hate having only one car and needing it), driving Brendan to his preschool (if we can find one), driving back home, having teachers over for Alex (at least we are hoping so, with the oh so many phone messages I leave for Early Intervention), going back to pick Brendan up, taking him to swim lessons (yes, you all hear me correctly), picking Paul up from work, and then, finally coming home. And I said I was a what? SAHM? I haven't been that in months, and I have more months to look forward to not being it again. And this schedule does not include play dates, MOPS, church activities, preschool and toddler reading time, and anything else that I will conjur up.
I have never, ever, in my life, been so busy. I know that this is only the beginning, but we are talking to a real homebody here. I love to stay at home, play games with my boys (enjoyed a great game of Chutes and Ladders today where Brendan kicked some serious mommy booty!), read them some books, curl up on the couch with Paul, and, oh, maybe scrap some? But I haven't seen that life since August and I don't think I plan on seeing it for another 18 years (especially if I will be having another one).
So, if my mind seems scattered, if I don't seem like I am all there, just remember this post. And you will know why.
I definitely understand you...Take it easy, relax and make the best of it..
Posted by: Elsa | January 05, 2006 at 11:36 AM
I hear you. I lived in Hawaii for six years and spent most of that time with hubby out to see. It a hard adjustment getting used to island life and being so far from home. You will make friends and get into a routine eventurally. Are there any scrapbook groups you can join? Or maybe go to a crop. Hope your feeling better about your situation soon. Hugs to you.
Posted by: Dar Kaso | January 06, 2006 at 12:35 PM