Busy-ness

Busy season has officially hit as of one week ago, and I have managed to be an almost single parent for an entire week.

Go me.

I know a lot of people have it worse, so this is good for me, and I am not complaining. Just stating the obvious.

I can't imagine parenting alone. I really can't. I find myself wanting Brandon around, especially in the evenings, because I am just plain tuckered out. This week, in addition to the paperwork that I am responsible for that won't stop piling (yay for that!) I planned a birthday party, went to a doctor appointment, braved the heat to take Brayden to see everyone in the evenings, and got up early every morning just so that I could have a shower before Brayden woke up. Plus kept up with the housework as much as I could. But it is definitely not the same routine. Things get piled, ignored, saved for later- all because I have other things occupying my time that are more important.

It's a much different routine. But it is also one that is expected every year around this time. One that I have a love/hate relationship with. I love being a part of the business, but it gets harder every year.

The biggest lesson that I have learned throughout the last week came at the advice of my mother. I have to keep things as simple as possible in order to do this and still maintain routine and function for Brayden. Basically, my priorities are different this time of year and since Brandon is so busy, I have to be able to work part time and still fill in the gaps with Brayden. And if that means we don't go do as many things? Then that's just part of it. And if that means we get a Happy Meal for lunch one day? SO be it. I have to do what works for us and nothing else.

This advice has helped me keep my sanity this week and my anxiety at bay. Keep it simple. Easier said then done sometimes, but very powerful nonetheless.

And in just a few short weeks? Busy season will be over and our lives will go back to somewhat of a routine.

And then on October 4th, that will all change again.