So many (women 😉) can relate to your situation Kat! It always amazes me how my husband can just switch off or STOP. Me? How can I not juggle a gazillion things all at the same time with the clock ticking. It is exhausting. And I think in your instance you have the empty nest reality looming
You know what one of the greatest realizations I have had is? That my situation is not unique nor am I alone. Creative caregivers tend to wind up here after a few decades (give or take a few years), and I just want to achieve a healthy sort of balance so I can enjoy living instead of always feeling assaulted by Life's requirements.
And holy wow am I ever jealous of my hub's ability to just have nothing going on and his possession of the ability to enjoy such a state. It's amazing!
You are right about the nest of emptiness looming, but after raising three sets of kids (ours, the hubs had foster kids when I married him, and I helped raise my cousins as a teen), I am definitely looking forward to claiming some of my time. But then again, I wouldn't trade the time with all our kiddos for anything, it truly is the most amazing job😊
But like I have to tell you that lol, you are beyond amazing, and I am so glad Hive caused us to cross paths!
!PIZZA
It is some consolation knowing that you are not alone in your challenges, even though it is sometimes lonely and overwhelming. But despite the more challening than easy, it is certainly worth it. Especially knowing the investment you have made in so many lives of the next generation. Head up. Take one more step
I will do so, but heads up, I am sorta clutzy so it might be entertaining lol!
Thanks for being so awesome btw😊