In Some Ways Harder
We are back from college drop-off. The twins have settled into new routines and new classes with old friends. And we have returned to our old routines, which are the same as last year but, in some ways, harder.
Last year, I was off-kilter because I didn’t know what to expect, and this year, I’m off-kilter because I know what to expect. It’s a different kind of off-kilter, where I can’t seem to settle down and find my rhythm, and I can’t let myself off the hook and allow myself to feel everything I’m feeling. A part of me (probably like you) wants to shake myself and say, “This is it. Accept it.”
So that’s where I am. Back. Sad. A little lost.
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*hugs*
I mean maybe this would be easier if your kids were less awesome but they aren’t so it really, really sucks.
Sending love…💜
I won’t even say why I surmise it will only get harder. But you’ll eventually get used to it. Probably.
Distraction! Don’t you have animals to help or theater to attend? Have you memorized the appearances and calls of all the birds?
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