SoberLeigh

Taking it easy seems a very good idea, Briar - so does being kind to yourself, especially in your thoughts.

Look at yourself the ay we see you - intelligent, sensitive, creative, funny . . . .

venuscat

Yes, the photos are beautiful phoebe....I zoomed in.

Briar ~ you say it's hard not to feel disappointed in yourself.
Whereas I see a young woman who has fought hard, and with great determination and who never gives up.

A big part of recovery is introspection, and looking deep inside ourselves to find out who we really are can be challenging.
I know it has been for me.

I am not where I wanted to be 3 days before my next (belly button) birthday.
But I am on the way. You are too love.

venuscat

Leigh ~ you are so wise and compassionate and loving; I am so glad you are part of our wonderful class. ♥

SoberLeigh

I am so glad to be here, too, venuscat. If I recall, I found the Octsobers when I was scouting for you.

Dee74

I'm (still) pretty hard on myself too Briar.

I reckon we could both benefit by stepping back a bit and applying the care and compassion we give to others to ourselves little more

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Briar

Thanks guys. Dee - that's very true, self-compassion is a biggie. So hard but very important.

Mark1014

Well I think you're great Briar.

Thanks for posting those pics phoebe....the one with the sunlight was my favorite, so pretty. Like you and your husband, I think I'd like to split the year in different locations one day. By the time little one is in college I should be in the process of turning over the reins of my business to an associate and may consider it then. Who knows though?.....just fun thinking about for now.

SoberLeigh

That's my dream, too, phoebe.

Mark1014

Arbor, you ok up there?

SoberLeigh

I was just wondering the same thing, Mark.

Calling Arbor!!!!

SoberLeigh

Goodnight, Octsobers; catch you tomorrow.

phoebe64

Maybe Arbor is busy doing plowing?

Mark1014

That's my guess phoebe. Between that and two little boys I imagine he's spread thin at times.

Calling it a night myself. I'm the only one in this house that's not a night owl.

Arbor

Hey guys, im here. Been a real busy, rough week. Kids got pretty sick, wife got it along with an eye infection. Then snow which surprised us in the area with more than expected. All this along with really lousy sleep has made me very aggravated/aggressive the past few days. Flat out pissed off at times with outbursts of anger. Just tiredness bringing it all on I suppose with no relief in sight long term. Anyway, don't want to be a downer. There's a lot of good happening just hard to enjoy it all sometimes.

Need to just turn in now. Kids will be up early or at any given time, really.

Night team.

venuscat

You are never a downer Arbor. And we are all in this together.
Sorry that everyone is sick love, and of course you are tired.
HUGE hugs. ♥

Hope you have a good sleep.

phoebe64

Arbir, we all have rough days where we feel off and doubt ourselves. Don't be too hard on yourself for it. It's exhausting having little ones plus your physically demanding job. Rest well tonight.

Briar

Arbor, you're never a downer. Family life is the pits when everybody gets sick, and kids can be straight up torture even when they are perfectly healthy. Nobody warns us about this s**t! Well, I totally feel you, and I know you're doing a great job. You're handling all this without drinking, which shows what a badass you are.

venuscat

LOL....look what I found!

Bad ass snowblower

BrighterDayz

That is one badass snowblower Venus! Mom's 85th Birthday luncheon today. I will put on my big girl panties and be on my very best behavior.

Arbor

Thanks guys and good morning.

Just feels like my life isn't my own anymore sometimes. I've noticed lately I've been getting like this on Saturdays. It's that old mindset "working for the weekends." I look forward to them coming around for a much needed break and some time to myself, but it never happens. I know I chose to have kids and that it comes with the territory. Wouldn't change a thing, but daddy needs a break!

Enjoy the super bowl. Got the in laws and my parents coming by for a feast.