Intimate Reflections: Whatever Happened to "Free Time" ?

As a fairly active mother of two, I must say that these past two weeks have been difficult. Not that life itself has been trying, it has just been difficult for me to keep up. I feel exhausted, overdrawn, and completely frazzled.

Yes, dear ones, this is exponentially different from any other time I label myself frazzled. What I'm talking about is this deep feeling of tired. So tired that I can barely get out of bed, go through my morning routine of kids dressed, fed, and out the door. So tired that by the time I get home from dropping off Justice from school, I am literally falling asleep. I am ready for a nap. I have absolutely NO clue where this is coming from!

Years ago, when I was a new mom, I battled Postpartum Depression. I had the same lethargy. But there is absolutely nothing in my life at this moment that I feel even slightly depressed about. I am just plain ole, flat out T-I-R-E-D!

I don't know that there has even been enough business in my life since my last post that can constitute my utter exhaustion. I have had two sick children, a special event at church, filed my taxes, attended 3 birthday parties with my family, started hosting a new Bible Study, started a second Bible study, attended a concert, a crab feed, and have taken a fun day-trip to Concord. Then there are the every day activities that include but are not limited to diaper changing, receipt filing, and schedule managing. I have taken everyone to their doctor appointments and spent every day until the 22nd fasting. On top of running and training for my 3rd Half Marathon. . .

OK, I see your point. I am a busy lady. But I just don't see how I can be THIS tired from the particular schedule I keep... That being said, I would like to share a little more about some of these comings-and-goings and less about me.

I apologize in advance for the pictures not being in chronological order!!