This year... I tell ya what...
Craziest of learning curves at work after a beautiful 8 year break bringing to the planet - and then introducing - my littles to this awesome life.
Saddest of losses in my life - losing my brother, BJ.
Second saddest loss of my life - losing my religion. But we'll get to that. (See what I did there? I'm such a tease!)
Third saddest loss of my life - having my 6yo diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes a week before school got out. Seriously - that. was. rough. (But rougher on him than anyone and he's a total champ!)
Most challenging thing of the year as a mom - watching my oldest struggle with being assaulted at school. The feelings of helplessness and frustration and desperation are awful. I want his every happiness - but that comes from great mental health, and this year has not been good for him on that front.
Most uplifting thing of the year? Getting awesome feedback in my day job. I love what I do. It's stressful, sure. But it's also a TON of fun getting to meet new people all the time - especially people who are so excited to be buying their first home. Those closings are my fave.
It's been a bumpy road here and there - adjusting to balancing a day job and a home life. Don't underestimate how much workplace tech has changed in the world since 2009, let alone in Real Estate. Don't think that it's an easy thing going from being the mom who loves to take her kiddos to story time every week and as many trips to the zoo, and library, and museums and parks as she can squeeze in. And don't under value the loss of being able to volunteer every week at the school, and see my kids in action, and get to know their teachers and friends. Also, losing my 8:30am gym routine with super fun, super strong women - that was a doozy and I'm still not over it. It's no small thing to go from having the same chores day in day out - to having no time to get anything done... It's crazy. But getting kudos at work when I've worked my bum off?! It makes it worth what I'm sacrificing. I know my family is making other sacrifices of their own. But we are doing great, and very blessed. So many pieces continue to fall into place, and we have the BEST friends and family playing supporting roles. Seriously - it's ALL good. :D
As for losing my religion - at this point it's hard even knowing where to start. I haven't completely found my feet after having everything turn sideways on me. I haven't made any declarations outside of my immediate family. I don't know how to be general about it, without ending up giving a laundry list. It's tricky, ya know? Stay tuned...
