I absolutely empathize; though our situations may be different, I have felt that way. At one point I was working, going to college and trying to be a good parent. Had to stop going to school after a year because of that feeling of fragility.
In April of 2005, my husband and I packed up our two dogs and toddler and moved to Seattle from the San Francisco Bay area. Shortly after our move, I became pregnant with our second child. As exciting as this was, it definitely put a cramp in my ability to explore our new home town. I'm still working hard at adjusting to the new digs.
As a working mom to two small boys, I manage to keep pretty busy. Between business meetings, play dates and pediatrician appointments, there isn't much time left for personal pursuits. But that is a trade off I am willing to make. I'll find time for myself when the boys are old enough to borrow the car, right?
And as though that isn't enough, when we moved we bought our first house, a major fixer upper. Yeah, we wanted the "this Old House" experience, but little did I realize that it would lead to such great experiences, like the sudden loss of running water from a broken water main, or a leaky sewer pipe that kept the toilet off limits for days.
All I can say is that life sure is interesting!
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I absolutely empathize; though our situations may be different, I have felt that way. At one point I was working, going to college and trying to be a good parent. Had to stop going to school after a year because of that feeling of fragility.
I have never heard that saying before. Oh, maybe did you just make it up? It is cute.
In any case, I hope your tightrope gets ungreased. Or something. I hope things start going your way...
I just made it up, but it seems to fit right now.
Thanks for the words of encouragement.
"wearing a thong" ....i'd add that last part just for emphasis.
hang in there red.
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