Right before tax season began.
Once I wondered if I really had a husband.
But he slept by me and ate the dinners that we saved for him, so I knew he was still alive.
Once when I was sure I was at my breaking point I left him and went to Utah by myself with the girls for Spring Break.
He didn't take a break. He kept working while we relaxed.
Once (or twice or three times or more) he got up at 4 am to go to work.
I wondered how a day that lasted so long could start so early.
Once (or twice or three times or more) I thought I was a single parent.
It felt like that
Once I made a countdown.
I threw it away. It wasn't actually a happy thing.
Once (or twice or a zillion times) I broke into tears and couldn't really explain how I was feeling.
Thankfully I had great support from my sister-in-law and cousin-in-law (is that an actual thing?). They helped me feel normal when I wasn't sure what normal was. Their husbands are accountants as well.
Once I woke up and it was April 15th.
Best. Day. Ever.
Once I got back the man I married.
I stopped wondering if I had a husband.
Once I made a countdown to the days until we go to Hawaii.
(it is 19 days)
I am not throwing it away. It is a happy thing.
Once I survived tax season and getting married and gaining two children and moving and starting a new life all within a 3 1/2 month period. . . . . . . barely. Thankfully I only have to do all of those things at the same time ONCE!
5 comments:
That is a lot to handle, especially all at once! I'm glad you survived! Have a fun trip!!
Hooray for survival! Sometimes it's the only thing that you CAN DO. Also, a much bigger HOORAY for Hawaii. Please take me with you. It is snowing AGAIN today. I don't think I am ever going to be warm again.
I'm glad you made it and that it's over too! You're amazing, Amber! Totally jealous you're going to Hawaii...one of these days we'll get there. Are you taking the girls or is this a second honeymoon? Fun either way.
Way to have a positive outlook! You are talented to be able to handle it all so well! Have a wonderful time in Hawaii!
WOW you've had a crazy few months! I hope Hawaii will be fabulous to make up for it :)
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