Friday, September 19, 2008

"If you weren't a bit irrational at this point, I'd be wondering what is wrong with you."

My friend shared these words with me today as I was sharing what our past week has been like. Between his delivery, having his days and nights completely mixed up (can you say little sleep?!?!), continuing to keep up with the other three, and preparing for Dave's deployment this winter, I'm feeling just a tad blue and overwhelmed.

I know "this too shall pass" but when you're in the midst of it all, the light at the end of the tunnel is rather . . . well . . . non existent.

I always told myself that I wouldn't dwell on Dave's deployment until after the birth of the baby, and now it's all that I can think about. It's consuming me to the point where I'm having trouble enjoying other things. Not a good thing, but I'm not sure how to avoid it. This week he has basically worked from home, organizing the troops for the mission. It's a hard issue to put in the back of your mind when it's there all day.

On a lighter note, baby is doing well. He's passed his birth weight and definitely knows where "the goods" are at.

My second son has just announced "I feel juice in my pants" so I must publish post and sign off.

Hoping pants are juice free on your end . . . .

Amy

5 comments:

Rach said...

Oh hun, I can't imagine how you feel. I know how the juggling kids thing goes with a new baby on board, but to have your hubby preparing for deployment on top of it all...! I'm here if you need to talk. Hugs and hang in there.

Carolyn said...

Juice in the pants?! Ewwww.....

ccw said...

I hope you days and nights are straightened out soon. Goodness knows you need all the rest you can get.

As for the rest, I can only offer hugs and keep you all in my thoughts.

The Ashworth family said...

You have a lot going on - I'm not sure how I would be able to process all that either, and I'm sorry to not have an answer for you. I'll be praying for you. How long is Dave's deployment?

Butterfly Mama said...

Oh my, it was a year ago but it really feels like yesterday. And since teething is quite an issue here, sleep is all but nonexistent again. Prayers and blessings that you get your feet back under you.

Hugs,
Heidi

ps I've given you an award...