my cute little lucy goosygoo
I'm always thinking about food storage in the back of my mind. Where to store it, what to store, what kind of disaster situation we are going to have, I don't want to go through a disaster situation... It goes on and gets more neurotic, but that usually just happens at night when I can't sleep. Anyway, my friend Jen has recently gone through a difficult period of time and shared some sage advice about food storage and essentials. (did you all get the sage joke? I live with the king of puns, I'm going to have to post a list of them someday.)
And we went to the coolest dentist ever! Not cool in the hip sense of the word, but cool because his office is amazing for children and he and all of his very cute employees are great with kids, too. Dr. Lugo chatted with me the entire time Britton was getting her teeth cleaned (and watching Horton Hears a Who, good movie) and the office was made specifically for little kids, with a separate child sized entry door. Even Lucy enjoyed watching everything going on. And don't just take my word for it. Check out what other people have to say.
So, I've been dealing with a little post-partum depression. No big deal, just makes me feel a little crazy sometimes. I was feeling a little bit in the crazy way of things last night and remembered "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Let me tell you, it is much better to be a depressed woman in the 21st century than during the 19th century! And Gilman, who wrote semi-autobiographically, made my case of depression seem much less crazy. During her time, physicians thought it best for depressed people to stay secluded and get plenty of rest. Sure, give the crazy lady more time with the crazy thoughts, and don't let anyone visit to introduce a little bit of sanity! I suggest this short story to anyone who can get their hands on it, and make it through. The story can be a little tedious, because the main character stays in one room the entire story. Not especially exciting, but it is a good portrait of a place that you will (hopefully) never be.
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I love "The Yellow Wallpaper." I mean honestly, how can ya not? Sounds like you have been having a hard time, you need a good cheerful sort of story to focus on...I will think on it and get back to you.
PS - I have the same neurotic thoughts about food storage. We lost power here for about an hour the other night and all I could think was...what if it never comes back on. I went crazy at Costco the next day. Trev says next time there is a power outage he will be taking away my purse and keeping it until the paranoia leaves.
I enjoyed your thoughts on food storage. I even went to your friends blog and read what she wrote. Sometimes with food storage it just seems so overwhelming that I don't know where to start. You've given me some new motivation to stay on top of things.
I think of you and your little family a lot, especially since we can stay so connected through the internet. I do have to say that I enjoy all the little thoughts and comments you're sending my way, whether through the blog and now face book.
Sorry to hear that things aren't 100% right now. Know that you are making a difference in your family and I'm sure you'll soon get right in there in your new ward. With a blog title Macaroni in Space you can't go wrong.
Sending love and hugs your way.
I love this picture of Lucy, she is beautiful.
I wish all the time that I had the magic words to make people feel better. Unfortunately--they seem to allude me, so just know that I think of you often and pray. No matter what you think, you're doing an amazing job and it makes me feel so good to know you are near.
I do love you Bethie Poo and will always be here if you need anything :)
Beth,
I actually will be in Snohomish the weekend of Feb 20th. We're coming for Tim's diving meet (he made it to state!) I'm pretty sure we'll be there Fri to Sun. Email me your number and I will give you a call the week of! Yes, you DO have two very eligible maidens!
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you and i are on the same wavelength with "the yellow wallpaper". i get the same feelings. lets be crazy together. ;)
Of Course I remember The Yellow Wall Paper! I'm sorry you've been having a rough time.
Your comments about the dentist made me smile. When you said "Cute little employees" I pictured Oopa Loompas... It made me laugh!
Great post. You're not alone. I have also been struggling with the baby blues. One minute I'm my usual happy-go-lucky self, then the next I'm a monster. Some days I don't feel like doing ANYTHING at all, and others I the most productive person on the planet. I really hope it's just the hormones because if it's not, then I think I need my head examined.
I have also pondered about how our female ancestors dealt with postpartum depression. There was such a lack of knowledge and understanding then...I wonder if their husbands just thought their wives had gone mad.
I know that some days mine thinks that of me. ;-)
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