03/27/2023
Wow! I feel like I'm finally re-entering the real world after almost 2 entire weeks of illness running through my household. First my son, then myself, then my daughter and finally my husband (who had somehow managed to avoid catching "the thing that's altered all of our lives for the last 3 years" up to this point). I can honestly say it's been a complete blur of trying to continue my regular mental workload on top of all the extra needs that bubbled up for everyone, including myself, which reminded me of my early days of motherhood: overwhelmed, isolated, and running on fumes. We weren't meant to do this alone. Community, friendship and support are so critical to our mental health and enjoyment of raising our children. Access to resources that assist with these things are so necessary because we don't have the "village" of past generations, so we search to form our own versions in this hectic modern world. This has been a long winded reflection to basically say I have so much gratitude for my health, my community and being able to enjoy life outside my home again 😂 happy Monday beautiful friends ✌️❤️🌸
