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So I survived my mother's pre-holidays anxiety, and then it turned into helping her get everything done. I am currently sitting in the basement of my boyfriend's grandparents' house. We have the Wii going while his mother and his mother's sister play on their laptops. Us girls get to sleep in real beds while the boyfriends will sleep in a pull-out and a blow-up. His mother's side is friendly.
I think I'll be ready to get back to work, but the holiday is just so busy -- seeing family and meeting more of the boy's. It has been relaxing, but at the same time, there hasn't been a lot of bonding time. But I'm excited for celebrating my mom's birthday. She does so much and it's nice to do things for her.
My parents are in what is called the sandwich generation, taking care of both parents and children. It's very tough on them. And as I try to help and be supportive, I feel a bit of the stress. It's like sitting at the hospital with a friend or a family member. Mentally and emotionally draining. And depressing.
But even so . . . Despite still learning to manage my health around my family . . . I am still optimistic because I have my one :)
I think I'll be ready to get back to work, but the holiday is just so busy -- seeing family and meeting more of the boy's. It has been relaxing, but at the same time, there hasn't been a lot of bonding time. But I'm excited for celebrating my mom's birthday. She does so much and it's nice to do things for her.
My parents are in what is called the sandwich generation, taking care of both parents and children. It's very tough on them. And as I try to help and be supportive, I feel a bit of the stress. It's like sitting at the hospital with a friend or a family member. Mentally and emotionally draining. And depressing.
But even so . . . Despite still learning to manage my health around my family . . . I am still optimistic because I have my one :)