i can see a glimmer of light

The month of April had us at home for about ten days; we first went on spring break, then to the Bahamas for my sister’s wedding and then to NYC for Kindiefest. Of course, we’ve had months where we were home for fewer days than that, but somehow re-entry has been more challenging than ever.

The day after we returned from New York was not a simple unpack, do laundry, file stuff and get caught up day…. Unfortunately, Camille had to go to the dentist to see about a tender spot on her gums (2 hours with driving). The next day was not a catching up one either; I took Camille to an oral surgeon who decided to biopsy the spot (4 hours with driving). I fell further and further behind. The next day I shuttled kids around for 2+ hours and then started my Fire Academy class; I didn’t realize that the class was going to have 10 hours of homework a week!

Trying to fit all this in along with catching up (and getting ahead) at work, dealing with Chloe’s volatile feelings/anxiety attacks about going to school, cleaning the filthy condo (Gazoo and Dumbledore are still here even when we aren’t) and all the rest has not been easy. I’ve tried to squeeze in some fun things like getting together with friends (for me and for the kids), but I’ve been running on empty.

I am beginning to believe we will fall back down to the standard level of chaos here soon, just in time for us to work on gearing up to head out for a couple nights camping at LEAF this weekend.

brooklyn - 27 apr 2012