posted by erin on Feb 18
Life has felt like a struggle lately. Everything just seems to be in slow motion and like it isn’t coming easy. I suppose there are seasons like that.
My photo project is one of those struggles. I’ve managed to keep up with it, but sometimes just under the wire (like when I’m processing pictures in the middle of the night). I’m proud of myself for keeping up with it thus far and I don’t feel like I’ve had to lower my standards too much to get a photo a day.
Running has also been a bit tough lately. I finally realized that this was because I needed new shoes and now that I have new shoes, it’s a struggle again because they must be broken in. I forgot how tough it is to break in new shoes. But it will all be worth it in the end. Especially once the weather warms up and I can run without risk of breaking my neck or freezing my lungs! :)
Blogging OBVIOUSLY has been a struggle. I don’t know what to write without complaining and I’ve been in this rut with life lately and I just haven’t done anything worth blogging about. Mostly it will sound whiney and mundane, so I stay silent. I think it’s just winter getting to me. Too many weeks of being cooped up in the house with children that are driving me a little battier every day.
So yes, we can gather from above whininess that parenting has also been rough recently. I think the short loud ones are on a mission to make sure that I go on holidays and not miss them at all. Because the past few days I’ve been ready to take off a week early. It’s like I’m on a one way trip to insaneville! Insert rocking and humming here.
Yet through it all I hold on to this…I’m leaving in 7 days, 10 hours and 24 minutes.
- I will have no shortage of things to take pictures of.
- I will have 14 days in a row of weather nice enough to run in, should I so desire.
- I will likely have things to blog about.
- I will drink pina coladas for breakfast if I want.
- I will sleep till whenever I decide to get out of bed.
- I will swim without having to worry about offspring needing swimmers, lifejackets, naps, food or potty breaks.
- I will bring more books than I can possibly read in 2 weeks.
- I will bring more bathing suits than necessary and enjoy not having to ever put on a cold, wet one in the morning.
- I will have nothing to do and all day to do it in.
And that, people, is a promise! Heavenly.
So here’s to hoping that Mexico has some rejuvination in store for me. I hear there’s a spa in our hotel. I may take advantage of that, too 
February 18th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
Enough with the whining already…LOL
Can I come with you?!?
February 18th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
As much as I swear I’m never getting on an airplane…your explanation of what you will be doing for TWO WHOLE WEEKS sounds so glorious!! (just don’t tell Les that I’m wavering….he’ll use it against me!!)
February 18th, 2009 at 11:17 pm
Girl it’s okay to tell us the good and the bad. We are all friends amount blog land. I’m jealous about your trip! It will be here before you can blink.
February 19th, 2009 at 4:13 am
Sounds divine, the vacation not the kids driving you crazy.
Hang in there,it’ll get better.
February 19th, 2009 at 6:20 am
i think we all are suffering from the blahs.
I’m excited for you that you are taking a vacation.
Perhaps we can live vicariously through all the photos i’m sure you will take.
February 19th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Praying that you’ll rely on God’s strength every day + that your vacation will be all that you’re dreaming it will be!
February 19th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
Girl I feel ya with all of the above. I hope you have a wonderful time on vacation and time to recharge:)
February 19th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
You know, I think there just comes a point where we realize blogging is no substitute for real life. This feeling out of sorts is a sign of readiness for whatever next step life has in store for us.
I think.
I hope.
February 20th, 2009 at 11:53 am
Okay now you’re just teasing! Oh how that is all still so fresh in my memory but now SO far away!!
*sigh*
February 21st, 2009 at 1:56 pm
Amen sister! I too am doing the vacation packing…we leave tomorrow! Sand and surf here I come!
February 21st, 2009 at 2:20 pm
have a great trip! xo
February 21st, 2009 at 8:42 pm
oh i hear ya erin. this winter has been a struggle for me, especially with a newborn, feeling isolated, etc. i wish to be able to do what your doing, to get away, to get rejuvenated.
hope you have an amazing time doing just that.
February 22nd, 2009 at 9:12 am
Erin, I pray that you and your hubby will be blessed and refreshed! What a treat to go away together!
February 26th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
Oh hon, sorry times have been a bit rough. Me too. But yay Mexico, fabulous. Can’t wait to see the pics.
March 11th, 2009 at 2:31 am
I’m sorry to hear that you’re in a funk. I know how that is-I’m just now getting back to blogging after 9 months of life crud getting in the way.
Enjoy your trip to Mexico