Maybe Today Satan
Y'all, I'm burnt TF out.
Work is chaotic at best, and will remain so until August. We're two weeks out from moving so everything that is non-essential like books and activities are all packed away. I'm halfway vaccinated so I can't go out and do too much yet. We have a trip planned for later this summer, but it's still 60+ days out.
I have so much to do and exactly zero energy to do any of it. I'm not even sure what would replenish my reserves at this point. DH and I talked about taking a relaxing trip this fall while YSS os staying with ET for part of fall break, but that's eons from now.
I'm mostly just complaining here. Today hit like a ton of bricks. There is no amount of coffee in this world to make me feel more awake and ready for the day. I need something, and I have not a single clue what that something is.
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I have those days, Lt Dad. {{
I have those days, Lt Dad. {{{hugs}}}
Sounds like you need a mini escape. Can you and your DH at least get out of the house this weekend and do something somewhere that is away from people? A hike in the woods. Drive 100 miles for some awesome ice cream/pie/tacos.
I am not at all surprised you
are burnt out, you have SO much going on right now. Being home surrounded by boxes, etc. does not help with the stress either! I have the opposite problem of only 10 or so boxes are packed up for our move, but since we found out they will unpack and re-pack any of our already packed boxes, I am not packing one more thing, but seeing nothing packed and being 3 weeks away stresses me out! I am a big planner and this does not feel like a plan with things not ready to get loaded on the truck to move yet.
I agree with aniki, go somewhere locally you can that is an escape just away for your house or take a nice bubble bath or something that is relaxing/calming to you!
A couple things
First, tell yourself that you won't do anything today unless it's an absolute necessity. No cooking, Use disposables only. Cut out or delay every task you possibly can. The most important thing you can do for your family is to stay calm. "There is little in our lives we need to do that we cannot do better if we are peaceful" (Beattie, Co-dependent No More).
Second, remind yourself what Carolyn Hax said about transitions: they're hard and they're temporary.
Third, sincerely congratulate yourself on all you have achieved and wonderful progress your SS is making. It's all worth it.
Good luck!
You have so much going on!
You have so much going on! Being drained like this isn't healthy. What can you do for yourself today?
Nice hot bath? Massage? Pedi? Long walk with a good audio book?
DO SOMETHING JUST FOR YOU! You deserve it my dear!
I soooo get what you are
I soooo get what you are talking about. That "feeling". I practically fell asleep in a meeting with my boss today even though I slept last night. I just have nothing left.
I have been looking at airbnb's to get away. Unfortunately, I think our province is going to get more strict with the stay-at-home orders. Ugh. Are you able to do something for you?