So the weekend was stressful and I knew it was coming. My son had a religious celebration that brought the family together.
It started with my parents staying at my house Friday through Monday. I love them, but hearing about how I should drive in snow, to which route I should take to get places, how I should take care of or decorate my house down to the pots certain plants should be in, and then planning for meals for them plus driving to the kids activities -- it was overwhelming and I'm feeling that hangover in a big way today.
Also with the celebration it was my family (brother, niece, nephew, parents, and kids) plus my STBEx. It was a two hour brunch after the celebration but that kind of thing can give me a hangover too. I'm used to seeing her at sports events but this was a different level of interaction.
Anyhow, its behind me.
But this weekend created a level of anxiety for me that I haven't felt in months. I'm just completely out of my routine, my space was completely invaded - not allowing myself recover time, and then dealing with the STBEx was overwhelming.
I do think there is an added weird weight of the divorce being three weeks away. Again, its a good thing at this point, but it is still a thing and it creates weight.
I hope to get this weekend behind me and find some time over this week to work through this reborn stress and anxiety.
