Hi LL, Thanks for dropping by and giving my thread a bump ^ and the kind words. I've been dropping by yours every now and again to check in, and how I wish could offer words that would ease your struggle, but little from my personal toil seems to apply to yours.
...but if nothing else, I can surely send you some smiles your way ...
Until you figure out the answers to the big questions you're seeking, job, school, life in general, etc..., help sooth your soul by taking little timeouts for yourself too. I can picture you being the one saying,
"Calgon take me away..."
Do your kids take a nap at the same time of day? Next time the winter blues set in, set up some candles and potpourri, lather up those suds in the tub, then put the kiddies down and give yourself the full attention you deserve.
Who knows ... you just might have a "light bulb" moment. Alot of people do their best thinking the bathroom ... some on the "throne", others in the shower or tub ... well, you get the gist?
Make sure you keep doing those little things you enjoy doing for yourself. (like those flowers you sent yourself. I think that was very ). If you think you're a little to thin and want to gain those ten punds, how 'bout a little fun doingit ... a hot fudge sunday or rocky road icecream, strawberry shortcake with lots of whipcream ... get the picture?
I sure do hope your weekend trip exceeds all your expectations. You certainly deserve it.