• LallyLuckFarm@beehaw.org
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    6 days ago

    We’ve been in the planning and prepping phase getting ready for serious renovations on our house, and it’s been difficult spreading my attention between house stuff, nursery stuff, and parenting an I Do/ runner of a toddler. Now the only things in our living room are a speaker, my wife’s workstation, and a chair, our daughter is helpful in the garden (if the gate is closed), and I’m basically prepped for market season which starts Saturday. I kinda feel like that last dollop of jam in the jar that’s probably not enough but the peanut butter has already been spread and this sandwich is happening no matter what. The anxiety has been keeping me from engaging with the online communities that I love, and that lack of interaction has honestly only compounded things.

    So, I’ve missed you all and hope you don’t mind that I had to hunker down so much to survive the hardest adulting in my life.

    • luciole (they/them)@beehaw.org
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      4 days ago

      Don’t forget yourself in the midst of your responsibilities! At least that’s one thing I’ve learn with my psychologist. And I do say this in all selfishness because you love engaging with the online communities and I love your posts bee laugh emoji

      Anyways no stress! Sending good vibes ~

    • Chris Remington@beehaw.orgM
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      6 days ago

      I certainly understand being a busy father. When my 2 boys were younger it was incredibly challenging and I had little time for anything else. Thanks for keeping us updated and I wish you and yours all the best.

      • LallyLuckFarm@beehaw.org
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        6 days ago

        Any advice for balancing your own professional aspirations while prioritizing your partner’s career goals and your child’s physical/mental/emotional wellbeing is certainly appreciated

      • LallyLuckFarm@beehaw.org
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        6 days ago

        ❤️ thank you! It’s a lot of balancing but the end result is going to be worth all the effort, I’m sure.