5 days in, and January~
as usual you fly into our lives
like a fresh batch of fried pickles...
... crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside...
unexpectedly delicious.
Confession: I have a love-hate relationship with January.
I LOVE the refreshing feeling of starting over, making new goals, writing down the lists, cleaning out the old, and updating calendars.
I HATE how the holiday energy comes to an abrupt stop and in one afternoon all that twinkles is gone and the post-holiday blues set in.
And in my case, this year...the holiday blues + baby blues
which equal what?
Deep blues?
Navy blues?
Extra blue hues?
You tell me. I sure don't know. I haven't felt too much of it (YET), but every time I think about Mr. H leaving, my eyes get all wet and I feel a bit of panic. I tell him about my feelings and he says reassuringly "Babe, you're doing it RIGHT now..."
Which is half encouraging sweetness and half tongue-in-cheek since it was his favorite "affirmation" to teasingly/ridiculously recite as we practiced positive statements before the birth.
But really. It's a good one.
And so. January.
You're doing it right now--
causing intense joy with the fresh-list-making
&
a bit of panic with the onset of reality.
I guess we all have to find the balance
at the beginning of each new year
A bit of Thanks ought to do the trick, eh?
I'm Thankful For:
-an amazing night of sleep (after a really bad one, so I'm feeling extra grateful) with the little lady who was awake only for feedings!
-the sunshine & unusually warm weather (I guess I will give up my snow-covered dreams for now & embrace the odd winter temps)
-my handsome Mr. (who has deep cleaned our home, our new van, and kept our babies fed & diapered during my postpartum relaxation)
-my loving parents who gave so much of their energy & talents to providing a helpful and relaxing environment for baby & Mama to enjoy during the holidays
-our cozy house
-the apple peeler from The Christmas Tree Shop--makes apple peeling a breeze (fun, even!)
-fresh-out-of-the-dryer laundry
-long baths (and short ones too)
-new toys, books, & clothes to entertain & enjoy
-the feeling of love that a newborn brings to a family
-all things pink (!!)
-my sleeping-in little boy N who makes mornings less crazy by hanging out in his bed longer than he needs to
-my sweet little guy J who wakes up with a nice smile and gives the best good-morning-hugs
-the awesome new dimmer lamp by my bed that makes night-time nursing SO much less easier (and I should probably also mention that Mr. H wakes up to change the little princess' diaper before every feeding, I'm so spoiled!)
-a new planner, a new calendar, a new journal, a new set of list, a new set of goals to become more of who I want to be
-this new year. Fresh. Crunchy. Fried. It's going to be one seriously wild ride--I'm excited!
Any Thankful Thoughts for you on this
the 5th of January?
2 comments:
I really struggle in January too. And I feel like I just got over my baby blues too. Hang in there--I know it's tough right now. I'll be thinking and praying for you. Xoxo
you will do well, Shara! I have confidence in you. ( That does not mean you won't have craziness in your life in moments...) Still...there is that January slumpiness. Read your scriptures, get your vitamin d and c... shower/nap when they nap ( even if you have to neglect the blog!) and listen to some fun music!
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