"Me" Time

Although simplicity was my goal for the year, I feel like my life has become anything but simple. I get stressed out so easily and, unfortunately, my hubby's seen a few meltdowns from me this past week.

I get frustrated that I don't have more time with my baby. But then I also get frustrated that I don't have more time at school to plan. I get frustrated that I haven't made home-cooked meal in over 2 weeks. And when I don't make food, I get frustrated that we're adding the unnecessary expense of eating out so often. I get frustrated when the house is covered in dust, the laundry is teetering 3 feet above the top of the hamper, a nasty smell is coming from the sink, and a bag of trash is sitting outside our front door waiting to be taken to the dumpster (for 3 days!). I get frustrated when I'm late everywhere I go because I haven't yet figured in the appropriate amount of time for getting the baby fed & ready to go as well.

Needless to say, I've been a little ball of stress for the past few weeks and I'm sure I haven't been very fun to live with.  My goal is not to complain, however. This is just to set you up for how amazing my hubby is . . .

Usually, Brian works till 10 on weeknights. But last night, the doorbell rang at 6. When I answered it, Brian was standing there! He grabbed the baby and pushed me out the door, forcing me to take some "ME" time. I protested a bit at first, then I nearly sprinted to the car! I left for 2 hours and when I returned, I had beautifully manicured hands; 2 shirts found on clearance; some errands run to cross off my to-do list; and, most importantly, a refreshed outlook on life!

I'm so grateful for my hubby! I'm feeling much better now. =)