One For The Road
I'm firing this off before we get on the road to head for the beach house. My parent's house, to the person on twitter who said, you have a beach house? Um, no.
So, I've been doing some thinking. And I've always said that blogging for me is therapy without the copay and the nosy person who tells me things I don't want to hear. I've come to realize that perhaps I've overreacted on the whole house thing. And perhaps I've put all the stress of getting sick and Michael's hand into this. And I never dealt with those things. And this is my way of dealing. By crying and screaming and feeling like the world is coming to an end.
The world is not coming to an end. It will be fine. No matter what happens. If we sell the house. If we don't. If we find a new house or have to live with my parents for a few months. I need to calm down. I need to eat something.
I knew I had officially lost my mind when I turned to Doug last night and said "I think I am getting to thin." I have spent my whole life thinking I am fat. Even at my thinnest. And he said, "now is it time to eat something?"
Ok, I get it.
Off to eat crabs and drink beer and smile. I promise.
Happy 4th.
Enjoy the beach and beer.
Posted by: Angela | 07/02/2009 at 12:11 PM
Good for you. I've lived with my parents twice with the hubs since growing up (both for house sale/re-sale issues, both times while I was pregnant ... oy)...it will all work out.
Happy 4th to you, and yeah, load up on those carbs. Carbs ALWAYS help :)
Posted by: Karen MEG | 07/02/2009 at 12:13 PM
Enjoy the beach. I am very jealous.
Posted by: Corey J Feldman | 07/02/2009 at 12:20 PM
Yes, beer. Drink a few for me :) Sounds like a great relaxing weekend is just what you need. (Make Doug get up with Michael so you can sleep in!!)
Posted by: aimee | 07/02/2009 at 12:38 PM
I lived with my in-laws for 5 months last year during our relocation. It was so much better than I expected and we almost decided to just stay with them. Built in babysitting is never bad. Plus, they are awesome on many levels. Could never have done it at my parents'.
As much as I do not envy the stress you are under (and I would have handled it EXACTLY the way you are), if it meant I could lose some weight with minimal effort, I might consider it.
Posted by: Laura | 07/02/2009 at 12:44 PM
Everyone has their own process. I was actually thinking I could NOT get pregnant again until we sold this house and I had about a solid 2-day meltdown about planning the life of my reproductive organs around a horrible housing market.
And then there was clarity (and brownies) and I realized that hello, I'll be pregnant for 10 months anyway and THEN, this kid will sleep on/with me for at least another 3 and it's SO NOT THE END OF THE WORLD if they have to share a room for a bit.
It happens to all of us.
I hope you have a GREAT time at the beach relaxing and eating carbs a'plenty.
xo
Posted by: Pocklock | 07/02/2009 at 12:46 PM
Have fun!
Posted by: Miss Grace | 07/02/2009 at 12:49 PM
I didn't realize how stressed you were... enjoy the weekend and the beach :)
EAT!
Posted by: Stacy | 07/02/2009 at 01:02 PM
CRABS. That says CRABS. It's a Md. thing.
Posted by: jodifur | 07/02/2009 at 01:49 PM
Enjoy your weekend. Walk on the beach and soak in the sun (through your UPF shirt). Relax
Posted by: Maura | 07/02/2009 at 01:59 PM
Aw, I'm sorry. It will work itself out, one way or another, you are right. But it kind of sucks to be in the midst of the stress of it all. And I feel for ya.
Enjoy your holiday!
Posted by: Jen Ambrose | 07/02/2009 at 02:48 PM
I LOVE "blogging like therapy without the co-pay." Brilliant!
I'm so jealous that you're off to eat crabs. YUM!
Posted by: Sandy | 07/02/2009 at 04:32 PM
It's been a tough 12 months for you. Yes, things can almost always be worse, but it's okay to take time to vent, catch your breath and then look around with a new perspective.
Good luck as you move ahead!
Posted by: kim/hormone-colored days | 07/03/2009 at 08:58 PM
glad to hear it!
Posted by: mouthy_broad | 07/09/2009 at 02:21 PM