Lately, I’ve been feeling a tad stressed and burned out. Getting through the holidays and Bug’s birthday has been more difficult than I anticipated. Stupid me for thinking two years would be enough time to allow one’s soul to fully recover from the devastating loss of one’s youngest child.
Nobody ever said I was the brightest bulb in the package.
Compound that with the fact the kids haven’t been to school once this week…that’s right…they’re playing video games as we speak because of the cold climate and a well timed teacher development day, I’m going a little stir crazy.
All right, that may have been a mild understatement. Yesterday my daughter wanted to know why I was talking to myself in a British accent while rocking back and forth in the corner. It’s time for this mommy to get the hell out of the house before I do something crazy like strap on an apron and start baking cookies.
So I’m taking a few days to get my head on straight, find my funny again and remember the heart does go on.
(Picture me imitating Celine as I wander down the grocery store aisle.)
Of course, my husband is on his way home, I have no razors to shave my legs and I currently resemble a wildebeest, so I may be back sooner rather than later, depending if he feels like getting frisky with a screechy, sad hairy wildebeesty-wife.
How’s that for a mental image to tide you over?
Be back soon. Promise.
Jennifer McKenzie
Shoot, when my hubby has been away all week he doesn’t give a rats ass about the hair on my legs. It’s winter. Why shave? Just sayin’
*psssst* I secretly LIKE Celine. Does that make me uncool now?
Above Average Joe
Go spend some time finding your funny. Even though I dont think it is lost.
FishyGirl
Go get yourself all better. And shorn, maybe. We’ll be waiting when you’re ready to be funny again. Peace, my friend.
lee
Take care hun. Great big hugs.
janethesane
Take care of you. I was very touched to read about your Bug. I can’t imagine how you feel right now. I wish you the best.
Momo Fali
When you get those razors, please shave your legs and not your head.
SciFi Dad
If this is you having lost your funny, I don’t want to know what 100% funny feels like. Have fun on the plains of the Serengeti.
mamatulip
Do I need to tell you that I’m here if you want to talk or vent or call and whisper sweet nothings into my ear?
I didn’t think so.
honeywine
I have not-so-secretly wanted to go shopping in Walmart wearing a ballgown ever since Kirstie Alley did it for those commercials a few years ago. It’s all I can do not to put on a tiara every time I head out the door!
andi
Dude, you are so much cooler than Celine (I’ve never had the desire to punch you in the teeth…)
Anyhow, I hope you have a good rest. That the stupid weather smartens up so the kids can go back to school and that your mourning heart has a few moments of peace.
Travis Erwin
Here’s hoping you get your batteries fully recharged.
Dorothy Stahlnecker
I’m holding that picture..the one with no razors and your unruly hair. I’m thinking, how I’ll miss them in a few weeks when all my hair falls out. One womens dreams another’s nightmare.
And so this is life.
My best,
Dorothy from grammology
remember to call gram
http://www.grammology.com
Arkie Mama
A little leg hair would never deter my husband.
Take care of yourself.
Arkie Mama
I meant take care as in, “take care of addressing your emotional needs” btw — not necessarily shaving the legs.
Mrs. Chicken
What is this “razor” of which you speak?
Treat yourself well. You need to and you deserve it.
HeatherN3Boys
The stir craziness? The cabin fever? They suck. Shopping? I’m always down for spending money we don’t have.
Stacey
BIG hugs to you!!
Jenny
Celine Dion is the greatest singer IN THE WORLD! I hear. But I prefer you. I’ll be here when you get back.
Big hugs, sweetness.
J from Ireland
Thinking of you from across the water, hope you feel better soon. Best Wishes.
Jia
I haven’t commented before but I had to stop in and tell you how much I enjoy your blog. I read it aloud sometimes to my husband who cracks up and says, “That’s gonna be us when we have kids!” Thanks for making us other redneck chicks proud!