Hello there!
Despite the quietness of this space, I'm still here.
We've had a rough couple of weeks. Or, I should say, I have had a rough couple of weeks. While I'll spare you all of the details, I will say that nearly 8 months of getting between 2-5 hours of sleep at night has taken a toll on me. That on top of a rough physical transition into motherhood, a baby in the NICU, a diagnosis, a health scare, a baby with food allergies and reflux, a modified diet for the baby's allergies, my husband losing his job, and a baby that didn't know how to sleep unless she was being cradled. Whew. I'm exhausted just typing all of that. Last week, I hit an emotional and physical wall. I felt like I was drowning.
But, things are looking up. I managed about 6 hours of sleep last night, and I feel halfway human again. Thea and I are both out of our pajamas today. The blinds have been opened. And I've managed to eat breakfast and lunch. A good day indeed. I'm feeling a bit more relaxed in the messiness of my life.
And despite the shaky ground I've been standing on, I am overwhelmed with things to be grateful for:
I am grateful for my daughter and all of the magic, hope, and purpose she brings to my life.
I am grateful for my husband being my partner on this parenting journey.
I am grateful for snowflakes and scarves.
I am grateful for facebook. {and I can hardly believe I just typed that!}
I am grateful for sleep.
I am grateful for friends who have been there sharing their wisdom and support.
I am grateful for my mama.
I am grateful for all of the kindness I've felt since sharing some pictures of the jewelry projects I've been working on. Thank you so much.
another gift for a dear friend
{Because I've been getting quite a few inquiries, I've decided to list a few items in my etsy shop - the hope pendant necklace, large and small initial necklaces, and the style of pendant pictured above. I plan to have all the listings up by tomorrow. I am hoping to get back to work on a more regular basis after the new year arrives. I've got lots of ideas for brand new things, and I can hardly wait to start playing with my new kiln. Eek!}
What are you feeling grateful for today?