Nearing the finish line

The Love Dare is almost at an end. I can honestly say that I will be relieved. Not that I haven't enjoyed it, but it was one more thing each day. It was a few pages of reading and of course the time it took to do the dare after laboring over how the dare would be best served. I did appreciate the time I took to spend on my marriage and spiritual growth everyday. I do feel that I have grown because of it and so has my marriage.

This last week was difficult. I had a lot going on with the big fund raiser at school and I was very stressed. I also was awaiting my monthly "friend". Since I do NFP I knew when to expect it and it was a day or so late. The cramps started on time for a few days , followed by three days of light spotting and continued cramping and finally yesterday evening my visitor arrived. I really don't know why it came like this. I am usually very predicable. It made me a very tired and cranky person, prone to easily crying.

I even felt the need to tearfully apologize to my husband one evening. He took it rather well and was supportive. I might add that I Do Not apologize well, and I Do Not admit my faults to other people. I prefer to pretend that they don't exist.

I would like to say that this week will slow down, but I would be lying. I had an utter and complete melt down on Monday when I was feeling the full stress of little sleep and hormone misalignment. And the next few days consist of girl's night, mom's group, teaching at school, Dr. apt., Valentine festival, girl's club, Wrestling regionals, and everything I would normally do in my everyday life.

Perhaps I can summon the powers of all female superheros and become an even better Supermom. I will simply remind myself that I do it all for my children and God. And one day they will appreciate that I did those things and perhaps it will influence their future.

Ps hear are some of my favorite pics: