Work-Life Imbalance

When I struggle emotionally, I don't recognize it until I am knee deep in emotions and break down. Writing helps me sort my thoughts, so here goes.

I am exhausted and I miss my sweet daughter.

Playing in Puddles, Despite it All

Have you ever taken your 'mood temperature' on a warm, sunny day vs. a rainy day (like today)? It's so much easier to see the glass half full on a sunny, warm day isn't it? That's why we all pray for nice weather and anticipate summer vacations! Life is just...easier.

I've discovered this metaphor applies to many facets of life. It's always much easier to be happier, more supportive and loving toward others when things are going just great for you. But when you're sick, tired, frustrated or heartbroken - it feels like it takes all the energy in the world to pull yourself up from your bootstraps and function in society, forget compliment a friend or encourage a colleague.

The Expected and Unexpected of my 1st Tri(mester)

We're Pregnant!
We knew I could be pregnant when we took our honeymoon in Aruba, but I didn't believe it would happen so soon. When body parts get sore and the smell of a turkey bacon club sandwich made me both queasy and famished at the same time, we had a funny feeling. After the 5 hour flight back home (where I gripped my husbands legs for most of it, because I loath flying) I sped back to our house and took a test.

Sure enough, it was faintly positive and as we scarfed down bagels before bed (hadn't eaten for hours), we saw two little lines. Being me, of course, I was in disbelief. Matt on the other hand was very nonchalant, like yeah well... that is what happens.... I think secretly he was a little more shocked, but he was expecting it. I had to take another test, even though a piece of plastic wasn't very convincing. Once again positive!