Ramblings of a Mama
sometimes I think "I should blog about this...." Sadly, when I finally sit down to write something I can't remember what amazing thing I wanted to write about. Bummer I know. Obviously whatever I was going to write about was perfection (insert dripping sarcasm here) and something everyone wants to read about.
We W's have been busy busy! The storms through the midwest wrecked our newly remodeled 2nd floor and roof...So that's really a bummer. Being a grown up isn't really always fun. Andy and I literally were just talking about how a few more tweaks here and there and the 2nd floor would be DONE! Apparently we tempted fate and it was decided that we had to re-think that...(I don't actually believe this). This incident did make me think though. So many people lost so much more than just a roof, flooring and dry wall. Yes, I am trying to look on the bright side of this.
Weirdest part...The damage happened in a just a couple hours and now WEEKS later we still haven't been able to fix anything because of things like insurances, HOA's and "timelines." The hurry-up-and-wait mentality is real with this one.
In addition to that looming (or not since there is no ceiling) over our head we have been traveling FOOLS. The kids and I are grateful for some nicer weather but are longing to be home. At home we get to enjoy friends, the park, our own toys and adult conversation. That last one is for Mama....let's be real. Being together has amazing perks.
Although I will not and would not change things; sometimes the loneliness that comes with this life is hard to deal with. My partner, my husband is my best friend and I want to spend all my time with him. Truly! We have so much fun together and there is always something interesting happening. Traveling though, he is with clients and I am with the kiddos. Anyone that spends the majority of their time with their children can understand the desire for adult conversation and interaction.
Currently we are traveling where English is not the primary language so my loneliness is greater still. I can't read the local signs, paper or advertisements and I have a really hard time conversing. I feel almost ignorant the majority of the time. I try though and I try to teach the boys to converse with the few words they know.
This language barrier has really made me think. I get mixed reviews from the locals (or so it seems.) Some are so helpful and try to make things easier and others pretend that I am the only person on the planet that doesn't speak the language.... I am not ignorant because I don't know the language. I am not ignorant because I don't understand you. If you teach me I will learn. If you ignore me I am just ignored and won't learn. Why do we do this? Why as humans do we get frustrated with one another? We all understand basics right....so why not try?
I could continue to ramble but I think that is enough for today.
Positive note: the other day I bought jeans (yes jeans) in a size I have only worn for about 10 seconds of my entire life...
We W's have been busy busy! The storms through the midwest wrecked our newly remodeled 2nd floor and roof...So that's really a bummer. Being a grown up isn't really always fun. Andy and I literally were just talking about how a few more tweaks here and there and the 2nd floor would be DONE! Apparently we tempted fate and it was decided that we had to re-think that...(I don't actually believe this). This incident did make me think though. So many people lost so much more than just a roof, flooring and dry wall. Yes, I am trying to look on the bright side of this.
Weirdest part...The damage happened in a just a couple hours and now WEEKS later we still haven't been able to fix anything because of things like insurances, HOA's and "timelines." The hurry-up-and-wait mentality is real with this one.
In addition to that looming (or not since there is no ceiling) over our head we have been traveling FOOLS. The kids and I are grateful for some nicer weather but are longing to be home. At home we get to enjoy friends, the park, our own toys and adult conversation. That last one is for Mama....let's be real. Being together has amazing perks.
Although I will not and would not change things; sometimes the loneliness that comes with this life is hard to deal with. My partner, my husband is my best friend and I want to spend all my time with him. Truly! We have so much fun together and there is always something interesting happening. Traveling though, he is with clients and I am with the kiddos. Anyone that spends the majority of their time with their children can understand the desire for adult conversation and interaction.
Currently we are traveling where English is not the primary language so my loneliness is greater still. I can't read the local signs, paper or advertisements and I have a really hard time conversing. I feel almost ignorant the majority of the time. I try though and I try to teach the boys to converse with the few words they know.
This language barrier has really made me think. I get mixed reviews from the locals (or so it seems.) Some are so helpful and try to make things easier and others pretend that I am the only person on the planet that doesn't speak the language.... I am not ignorant because I don't know the language. I am not ignorant because I don't understand you. If you teach me I will learn. If you ignore me I am just ignored and won't learn. Why do we do this? Why as humans do we get frustrated with one another? We all understand basics right....so why not try?
I could continue to ramble but I think that is enough for today.
Positive note: the other day I bought jeans (yes jeans) in a size I have only worn for about 10 seconds of my entire life...
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