Busy Weekend
The weekend took a lot of energy. Birthday celebrations everyday. Socializing everyday. Planning, coordinating, being “on” and go-go-going took a lot out of me. I’ve been lingering on the hard stuff lately, much more than appreciating the good stuff. It’s put me in a bit of a funk so I’m working to re-center myself and shift my priorities and energies back to what matters - caring for myself so I can show up as the best version of myself. While the weekend wasn’t the perfect picture of rest and relaxation, there is plenty to be grateful for:
Family memories. Taco night & paletas. Pizza and cake with the grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Scandia party with friends from school. In N Out. Hiking with family. Wine tasting. Cousin playtime. It was a full weekend, and also a weekend full of memories. D said it was her best birthday ever. Steph had a great day. We celebrated our people and I’m grateful for that.
Hot tub mornings. While we were busy from the time we woke up until the time we went to bed each day, we also made a point to relax in the hot tub each morning, coffee in hand. We talked, relaxed and spent time together before starting the crazy busy days.
Recalibrating. Having a stretch of life that feels uncomfortable or painful is an invitation to reset. I am choosing to see this period of my life as another opportunity to re-evalutate my priorities and how I’m spending my time and energy so that I can recalibrate and give myself the space I need to feel like the best version of myself.
It’s been a rocky patch of life, lately. Challenging dynamics with my kid. A new job. A new school year. Aging parents with more complicated support needs. I’m learning how to balance these buckets so that I have enough to give others, but most importantly so I have enough to give myself. Onward.
