So we made a trek south to this beach. It was 1 C (that's 33 F for all you murkins) and a strong wind blew down the Strait, bringing little snowflakes which bounced about and sparkled in the winter sun. We strolled along the million-dollar homes, while Liam contentedly bounced in and out of the driftwood, finding stones to throw and puddles to jump in. The tide was high, but we did find some anemones to show Liam and some really cool rock formations.
After yesterday's blog entry, I was feeling a little raw. Talking about one's post-partum depression is never easy. I am glad that all of those memories are slowly but surely being balanced out by days like today!
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Hi there Alana,
It's Lisa (Calverley) I don't know if you knew that I was reading your blog and enjoying it VERY much. I also have a Blog now. I thought I'd NEVER have one but I must say I like it alot. I have been meaning to comment on your site for quite some time. I really, really relate to so many of the things you say on your site. I too struggle with the same things - and perhaps I have not written so candidly but can say a huge Amen to lots of the things you have said in your last few entries. Though I absolutely love my kids and would not trade being a mom for the world, I have struggled with frustration, boredom, being overwhelmed, feeling inadequate, trapped, craving more job satisfaction, regrets, etc. And yet I've also had some really precious days that sort of balance out (or even supersede) those days one wishes to "fly away". It is especially hard, I think, when one has put aside a career to parent because it truely is a sacrifice. But I for one think you are an amazing Mom and I also think it is great that you still hold onto your own interests and passions, as hard as that can be when one is trying to take care of kids. So press on and know that you are not alone in this! We have had an incredibly stressful year this year. I am amazed I made it through without going to the looney bin! My teaching partner and co-director got seriously ill and I had to take the business over for the year, we had the baby, moved (packed!!), renovated, are in debt, Martin changed jobs...yes it has been quite the haul. Sorry I haven't kept in touch better. Will try harder.
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