The temporary thaw was wonderful. The cold and snow have both returned. We are certainly in the midst of winter and I find myself often dreaming of spring, of longer days, and warmth.
Today we're keeping busy though. As much as I just want to sit on my bum and keep on sitting and sitting, and... actually hibernation sounds like a very nice thing right about now. I think it will be good to just go, go, go. Thus far today we've been to the post office, the library, and the grocery store. We'll be heading to visit my mom and sister in a little bit where my kiddo will get to run around for a few hours with his cousins.
Warm Saturday wishes to you all!
The lack of posting from my part of the blogosphere has been due to the persistent cold, heavy thoughts, and lack of motivation to do much other than survive. But, I am surviving and winter will soon be at it's end. Ahh, a new spring...
Keep your pecker up, Sweetie! Spring is just around the corner!
ReplyDeleteIt's so close! I just keep telling myself that, it's SOOO close! I'm trying to think a lot about what I want in the garden this summer :)
DeleteWe need to switch houses for the winter - I would KILL for that kind of weather - it is going to be in the 70's here all next week - YUCK!!!!! I think we had winter for a day or two :(
ReplyDeleteSee, here's the thing, I'm pretty good at positive thinking. I LOVE snow, I think it's just one of the most beautiful things. I like winter. The cold just gets way too cold, like when it's below freezing for long stretches and it's not practical to be outside for any length of time and the long dark days; honestly they do something to my mental state. A lot of people deal with that in these cold winter states. I'm pretty sure I'm doing a lot better this year then normal but it really is starting to get hard now. I'm at my wits end.
DeleteMaybe I just need to schedule a regular winter trip about this time each year to come out and see you guys :D
You can make it! The sun will be back again before you know it. I have something I would like to send you - can you possibly send me your address via email?
ReplyDeletethanks for the encouragement!
DeleteMy son is very much affected by the dark, cold winter. He is away at school this year but I am still keeping an eye on him. He needs to be around people and do things. Hope you feel better so, come on spring. Cheryl
ReplyDeleteI think I need to be around people and do things too BUT the kicker is that the more I'm feeling the winter blahs the less I want to do anything or see ANYONE. I honestly feel a million times better after having spent a few hours at my mom and sister's house. I really need to try harder to FORCE myself to get out to happy places.
DeleteHow's your son hanging in there this year? I hope he's doing good. Come on spring! for sure :)
Being in a dorm room, he really doesn't get to much of a chance of being alone. Adam is the same as you, the more time he spent in his room at home, the more he didn't go out. Thanks for asking. Hope the weather improves and more daylight helps you. Cheryl
DeleteThat's a perk for him then, pretty much having to be around people
Delete:)
It's nice to hear that you're still checking in on him though and making sure he's doing good through this long dark cold portion of the year.
I've been particularly sick of winter this year as well. I'm in tomorrow to see if my Vit D levels are depleted despite the daily supplement. Last time Doc prescribed a huge dose for six weeks to kick start my energy. Maybe you have more than winter blahs.
ReplyDeleteI should probably get some vit D in my system. We spent a great deal of time outside all throughout last spring and summer. My body is almost certainly in shock.
DeleteIn all honesty I'm doing a lot better then years prior, I don't have that horrid feeling of needing to disappear for the next two months. I am really down but between weather, poor sleep, losing our kitty in November and our eldest dog being diagnosed with diabetes in December, and then some money anxiety as of late I can see clearly why I'm stressed and mildy breaking down.
Ah, life :)
At least there are the good times to blanket all the yuck.