I am so tired. I am exhausted. My body doesn't really want to get up from where I plant it, but I move out of necessity. Don't get me wrong, I am not sick (a bit mentally, but that's for another post). I am just so tired.
Most who know me well know that I am an introvert. Many are surprised by this since I love parties, visiting with friends and such. What challenges me is that I find fuel in my alone time - and having a family rarely allows for that time.
I don't need much. This quiet time blogging is enough. But I need a little each day.
When we were newly married, Jas and I figured out ways to make this work as a couple. Having three kids adds a whole different dimension. He helps me get what I need. Some days are easier than others to fill my tank.
Today we had another spontaneous garage sale. Two more families with 6 more kids running around the house and I am zapped. They are all wonderful people. So why am I drained?
What fuels you? What depletes you? Can you do anything in the moment to prevent yourself from becoming exhausted? How do you deal with the "Mom guilt" of taking the time you need to feel energized?
Oh Sarah, I struggle with this too, being an introvert myself. And I only have two kids. Blogging and my photography are my "out". I give myself time during the day/night to spend time on that. I get the mom guilt too, but I also have to remind myself that I'm a BETTER mom when I get that time to myself. Plus, their babybooks are nonexistent so someday they'll thank me for the blog, right? Another great thing? Church. It's only once a week, but that time when the kids are in their classes and I get to sit in service...I look forward to it every week and that helps reenergize me!
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I HAVE to spend time alone, reading the Word, Streams and in prayer. It was harder when the kids were little, but He gives me strength. Also fruits and veggies are a good thing! (And a donut? Ha!) I can be so much an introvert. I enjoy being around people, but I could easily spend the day alone. Reading, blogging, whatever. It was good to see you at the garage sale today on my way to work at church!! You'll have to come over some time with the kiddos. They can play in the playhouse and we can gab.
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