This week has been quite a difficult one on the whole with various worries about things taking up a lot of space in my head. There are a lot of things going on around me at the moment – worries about family members with longer-term health concerns and issues, stressful situations that need dealing with, difficult conversations that need to take place and some sad news received this week too.
It’s been a week of poor sleep and waking up feeling anxious about what the day will bring. There’s not huge amounts I can actually do to help with a lot of it. I’m trying to provide support where I can whilst also trying to keep space to switch off and recharge but it’s been difficult.
There have been nice moments this week too. Within the LHBL household itself, things are fine. Sophie and Thomas have settled back into term-time routines again. My husband’s leg is much better and he’s been able to drive again. The hire car has heated seats and a heated steering wheel which has been very nice with the the cold weather! We’ve had some nice moments of family time together.
I’m very thankful for the support that I do have around me within my family, and from friends who are able to listen and be understanding even when I’ve been a bit prickly at times (I have a tendency to go into hedgehog mode when I’m very overwhelmed). And I’m trying to keep reminding myself that even though it does feel very overwhelming at times, there are lots of glimmers and moments when things do feel a little lighter. It’s not likely to get significantly easier any time soon, but I’ll get through it.
What I’ve been grateful for this week:
- Day 2 – I am grateful for a fun afternoon taking Sophie and Thomas ice-skating. Thomas was quite nervous on the ice but managed one lap having a go at skating holding on to a penguin and then loved having Sophie push him around for the rest of the session.
- Day 3 – I am grateful for a fun evening at the post panto party.
- Day 4 – I am grateful for the storage bags I bought a couple of years ago for the Christmas decorations. So much easier to pack everything away and put it up in the loft than when we used to store it all in boxes!
- Day 5 – I am grateful for warm duvets and quilts to snuggle under on a cold night.
- Day 6 – I am grateful for fun making frozen bubbles before school.
- Day 7 – I am grateful for a mug of tea and a couple of mince pies.
- Day 8 – I am grateful for snuggles on the sofa before school.
Other things that have made me smile this week:
- Pretty ice patterns on the windscreen of the car.
- Being back at rehearsals for the spring concert.
- Animated discussions with Sophie after watching The Traitors together.
- Sophie writing a letter for Thomas to leave out for the tooth fairy and reassuring him that she would still visit after he dropped his lost tooth and couldn’t find it before bedtime. The lost tooth has now been found and I’m sure there will be a return visit from the tooth fairy to collect it.
Joining in with Raisie Bay for Word of the Week.
I could have written those first two paragraphs. It’s difficult when all you can do is support, which is exceedingly needed. Hugs to you all.
Ok, that is an adorable tooth fairy letter. No tooth fairy will be able to resist. Sophie is such a thoughtful and caring big sister.
Glad to hear that your husband’s leg is on the mend. Feel I missed something with you having a hire car and hope all is well. Love my heated car seats and hope my next car has them too. Hope next week is less stressful and you have plenty of happy family time.
Thanks Cheryl, this week has been a little easier. My husband had a car accident just before Christmas which is why we’ve had a hire car. Thankfully no-one was seriously hurt – the issue with his leg was due to cellulitis which is thankfully now much better.
I’m sorry to hear that this week has been difficult. It’s hard when there is not much you can do to help, but I’m sure your love and support are very appreciated by those around you.
Great news about your hubby’s leg. I was wondering how he was getting on. It will be hard to go back to normal car seats after having heated ones, I imagine.
There have been lots of animated conversations about The Traitor’s here too this week. I love watching it with the kids.
What a lovely letter Sophie wrote. I’m glad Thomas found his tooth in the end.
Ah love that tooth fairy letter from Sophie/Thomas. V sweet.
Sorry to hear how tough things are going round at the moment. But good news your husband’s leg is on the mend. I do miss my old car with its heated seat and windscreen.
Sending love and hugs. Sorry you have had a difficult week! I hope things are better for you and your family soon.
I have glad you have had some nice moments this week and your husbands leg is better.
Fab photos! The ice skating looks like fun and the post panto party! That letter that Sophie wrote for Thomas is just adorable! What a great sister she is! x
I love the letter Sophie wrote to the tooth fairy on behalf of Thomas, such a lovely big sister she is. It’s great you and Sophie are watching Traitors together.
So sorry to hear you are struggling and feeling anxious and things are feeling so difficult. I’m hear if you need me, want to chat or just need to be prickly and let off some steam.
Thank you Suzanne, that’s really kind of you. This week has been a little easier x
I’m sorry you are having a difficult time at the moment. Hope things start to improve a little soon. I love the letter from Sophie to the Tooth Fairy! I did that once when a child lost their tooth at school and couldn’t find it. I have heated seats and steering wheel in my car and they are wonderful in this cold weather.
Sorry it has been a difficult week 🙁
but there was also lots of positive it seems! Love the letter, so lovely when they do things together, isnt it.
Sorry it’s been a difficult week for you. I go prickly too so I know what you mean. I’m glad you have a good network of support around you though. I love Sophie’s letter to the tooth fairy, she’s such a lovely sister.
I’m so sorry your week has been tough, but glad to see you focus on the positives too. Loved Sophie’s letter writing idea!
I can totally relate to the beginning of your post. Difficult seems to follow my footsteps. Big big hugs. Hope the stress and anxiety will ease for you. Glad that you have a good support network, it is so important.
What a beautiful pattern of frost on the car window. Love Sophie’s letter on behalf of Thomas, that’s so sweet.