1.07.2009

A Rough Start...Getting Better

New Year's has always been a weird holiday for me.  Not for any particular reason, I think it's mostly due to the downfall of anticipation after anxiously awaiting the holiday season.  Now that I think about it, it's very similar to the feeling of post-partum depression...you wait and wait and wait, the excitement hits, and then...everything is over.

Sam was off work the entire time between Christmas & New Year's...sort of a bittersweet time for us, as it was great to have him around and spend time with the family, but it was all unpaid. Needless to say, finances are a little more scarce than usual, and we were in a serious pinch 2 days ago. When finances get tight, so does my neck...and my back...and my throat...and my toes...lol...you know what I mean.  And when that happens, the migraines set in, so as a result, Gabriel got to spend the night with his great-aunt Sunday evening.  After a few tears & Sam's reassurance that everything was going to be okay, I was able to get a full night of sleep...WONDERFUL sleep!  As always, my family came to our rescue, and we're back on our feet for another month. I cannot imagine going through life without the support of our family and friends...thanks to all of you who have been so generous!! 

Much love,
Sarah






2 comments:

Carly said...

Hi Sarah! I can relate to you about the let down after the holidays. I hope you guys are hanging in there! You are so fortunate to have family around that is wiiling to help you guys out with the kiddos. I am going to try harder to be a better blogger. My camera is on the fritz so I have not been ablr to post many new pictures...uurrr. Love you!

Anonymous said...

vanonamous, I don't think ppl realize lots of times how holidays can be very stressfull, both financially, and very much emotionally.