December 27, 2013

Postpartum Christmas Blues

Merry Christmas! I hope everyone's holiday was filled with love, family, friends, and joy!

But now that the holidays are over, do you find yourself empty?

No? Just me?

I am definitely feeling the void from lack of festivities. So much so that when my sister-in-law texted me saying she got into grad school I immediately wanted to get everyone together to celebrate.

My mom and grandma came over yesterday, which was nice. We decorated sugar cookies with the kids, ate lunch together, and hashed out some last minute details for our big family gathering tomorrow. They left, and the kids and I laid down for naps and quiet time.

Today, I have spent most of the morning stressed out beyond belief, and organizing the mountain, yes MOUNTAIN, of gifts the kids received.

Now that I have a minute to breathe, relax, and take a big gulp of icy water I'm starting to calm down. Everything is mostly put away. Yay! I want to leave the house, but staying in my sweats and slippers is much more appealing.

Even though the recycling has become a mountain, yes MOUNTAIN, in my garage, various gifts to return, and a family picture to get in the mail to my grandparents, sweats and slippers are prevailing.

How was your Christmas?

Do you still have family in town? Do you still have family to visit?

I hope you're not feeling the blues like I am.

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