Spring Recharge

It’s that time of year: Spring is nearly here, and we’re desperate to feel bright, light, and rejuvenated. But like the snit piles (snit..snow + s**t= snit), there’s a bit of gray, a layer of crustiness, and schnibble of debris that remind of us it isn’t all sunshine and freshly blooming flowers...not yet at least. All that’s to say that I, like many, feel more snit than springtime. I am running on nearly empty.  And BRunn would likely “fold in” (I use that phrase whenever possible; thank you, Schitt’s Creek) a joke here about about how he never has to worry about being 'on empty' because electric cars are cool and save the earth —he’s right, but I don’t have the energy for his jokes! 

Lucky for me, we recently had an end-of-winter/pre-Spring Break long weekend, and having recently returned to work as a mama-of-two, I needed that two (or ten) times over! Brian and I spent nearly 48 hours ignoring (mostly) work and refilling our depleted energy cups the best way we know how - on the move.  We went for a few long walks, worked out, and ran together. We drank our coffee while it was still hot, and we had adult conversations.  We watched a movie, drank adult drinks (Thanks, Cliffords!), and enjoyed the luxury of eating meals together and without the fear of spilling on the baby.

A good day to get good news!

Any parent knows that even with what is supposed to be a recharge, their is also regret.  Shouldn’t we have spent our time with the tiny humans? What if E decides to pull one of his 'I'm extra cute at 3am' moves? Did we leave detailed instructions? Were we too detailed - read: overbearing - in - read: my - instructions? What if H convinces everyone - read: my dad - she really does need the puppy she’s been requesting (“I need one, Mama. I’m a vet.  We’ll get one tomorrow?)? 

Any parent also knows that they are only at their best when they are fully charged, which for parents is probably about 46%, but still... I’m so grateful for the days away, for time with my adventure buddy, for my parents for taking such excellent and loving care of my babies.  I think I did a full mama recharge and am back to almost 50% energy! Onward to SPRING!