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Transitions & Walruses
Whenever I think to myself, “WOW! This is really a transitional period in life right now”, something will come up to show me that it was really nothing. That was just life… THIS is a transition. This Tuesday will be my husband’s last day at his current job. He will be moving on to something new and exciting and, oh yeah… 1.5miles from our house. We’re so lucky to be able to change our life like this for the better. The job will be less-stress, less hours and closer to home. I’m hoping this will mean more family time and a healthier husband. Me? I got a new job this week as well. I’ll be working at a Children’s I’m also going to be taking three classes this Fall, managing both my businesses, my son will be starting 9th grade (which luckily in Davis means his last year in Junior High), and serving on two committees with two different organizations.. Yes, there’s a lot on my plate. So much so that I see the scales tipping towards me and I’m wondering if I can handle it all. I’m telling myself that I just need to keep my eye on my priorities and be ok with letting things slide. Whenever I start to feel the fingers of stress tighten around my throat, life usually throws a little something my way to make me stop, laugh and live. Yesterday was one of those days. The whole family went to Marine World (as an event related to my husbands soon to be x-job). We spent the day feeding seals and dolphins (check the pics! I’m so brave!) and having a great time. Everyone needs days of not answering their cell phone, e-mail, or questions from other people. You can’t find anyone’s lost anything when you aren’t home! Now that it’s the day after, I want more vacation therapy before the weights are piled on the scale. 9 comments from 7 users
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posted by
hmoeckli
on Aug 1, 2008 at 08:37 PM
posted by
AmandaS
on Aug 1, 2008 at 09:32 PM
It is amazing how much stress comes from change, even good change! You are like me, in some ways, you start to freak with too much on your plate but despite that...somehow you always keep yourself extra busy! Here's to life changes and more family time! posted by
creatress
on Aug 1, 2008 at 10:09 PM
Here's to change! (I'll drink to that). Yes, being a mother is all about constant change. And yes, you are so right Amanda, I do thrive on it and bring most of it on myself. I guess I wouldn't do it if I couldn't handle it! At least I have you all to vent with/share with and hear about your lives for some balance. I love that. posted by
wifemotherdaughtersister
on Aug 3, 2008 at 08:48 AM
whoa thats alot!! but strangely enough, the more compact my schedule is, the more i actually accomplish! you know like"ok, i HAVE to go to the bank now cuz i won't have time later", instead of having all day open and being like "oh-i can go later". then i never actaully do. ps. congratulations on the new job for you and hub! posted by
creatress
on Aug 3, 2008 at 09:11 AM
That's a really good point wifemotherdaughtersister . I tend to be that way too. I get much more done when I'm busy vs. when I have all the time in the world. Thanks for the congrats! I'll let you all know how it's going for sure. I'm helping hubby clean out his office today. Ooooo fun! posted by
MiaMama
on Aug 3, 2008 at 12:09 PM
Congratulations on the new job, for you and your hubby! What classes are you taking this Fall? posted by
lmkoster99
on Aug 3, 2008 at 11:08 PM
Congratulations on all your changes. They sound like changes for the better. I know how much stress is caused even by those "good" changes. Our recent move to CA has been a huge stress for me, especially with a new baby coming & no family here, but actually this move is one of the "good" changes for us!! Hang in there!! I wish you all the best!! posted by
ktja
on Aug 3, 2008 at 11:33 PM
Sometimes change is good...scary, but good. Best to you and your family. posted by
creatress
on Aug 4, 2008 at 09:29 AM
Thanks ladies! lmkoster99 , we moved to another town when our son was 3 and I knew no one. I ended up making new friends and a new life for us. I know what you mean about the stress of it all though. That can be a very hard transition away from everyone. MiaMama , I'm taking Children & Community, Early Childhood Education and Child Development. Wheeee! I took ART in early Childhood Education last Fall and just loved it. I actually just got a sub call, so I'm off fo my first day. Wish me luck!
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Change can be exciting, especially when it's change for the better, like yours is, but it can be very overwhelming. My family is going through a similar transition and we have definitely been trying to avoid the quiet before the storm. Well, my husband and I have; Em's just along for the ride. :)