The Real Reason I'm Sick All the Time

The Real Reason I'm Sick All the Time

I've been posting a lot recently about Hudson being sick, and then me being sick. I receive countless messages of concern, suggestions, and sincere love, so for all of you, thank you. As I have been off of work today sick (again), I was in bed reflecting on why I have been struck with so many viruses lately, so I decided to let you all know my secret... I have been off of work today sick (again), I was in bed reflecting on why I have been struck with so many viruses lately, so I decided to let you all know my secret...

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My Recent Battle With Mom Guilt

Last night, after a weekend spent with Hudson, I was left feeling sad, emotional, and drained. I have him every weekend (Thursday-Monday), and make it my top priority to ensure we play, make memories, go on adventures, learn, and snuggle. We typically "do it all", and then I'm literally exhausted by the end of the weekend, just in time to start a fresh work week. Adversely, on a given day when we don't "do it all", and we stay home most of the day and do chores and watch movies and play (like yesterday), I'm left feeling guilty and empty. "Did I do enough?"... "Maybe we should have gone somewhere, or done something!"

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Today Was a Hard Day

Today Was a Hard Day

 "Bye-bye Mommy's house. See you in a few days!" Mommy, member when you used to live at daddy's house?"

Those were the words I heard as we rushed out the door today on our way to daycare and work. Mondays are my day to drop Hudson off, and then I won't see him again until picking him up late Thursday afternoon.

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