Do You Like You?

I've been having one of those weeks where each day has felt more overwhelming than the last. There's a lot running through my mind - report cards are due next week and the pile of papers needing to be graded that sits in front of me is cringe-worthy, I'm not going to be home for one full weekend in November, I'm turning 28 in a few weeks (somehow 27 still seemed like mid-twenties and 28 doesn't), our house seems like a perpetual mess these days, and oh -there's going to be a baby with us 24/7 in five months which is equally exciting and terrifying. When I really break it all down, it's nothing that can't be handled, but it's still a lot to process and mull over.

When I start to feel this way, I know that it's really important for me to take things step by step, piece by piece. The papers waiting to be graded? It will happen....it always does. The house will get cleaned (eventually), the birthday will come and go, and the baby will arrive and I know that we will be prepared, however daunting that process seems right now.

Sometimes it's also helpful to just give a big sigh and let go of some of that tension. When I do this, I've also been finding myself playing this song. I don't normally enjoy Colbie Caillat's songs, but I really like this one and its message. It's always good to remind yourself that you're giving it your best and that's not cutting it, then something has to give.