Seasonal Blues

By Candy February 5th, 2009

I’m in a funk. I think it started on Sunday and has lasted through all of this week. This entire week has felt like a huge blur to me. Between feeling sad about gaining weight (my OBGYN told me not to gain ANY weight during this pregnancy), the cold temperatures outside and feeling tired all week it has been really hard to pick myself up off of the floor.

The good news is that tomorrow we have a high of 70° and on Saturday there is a high of 74°. I can’t even describe how excited I am about this! Saturday we are going to take our cars to the car wash (the one you do yourself) and get them all spiffed up. And I might trim a bush in our front yard. And I might try some new recipes. And seriously, just KNOWING the temperatures are going to be that lovely has already given me a huge boost of energy.

I hate Winter. Well, let me rephrase that: I hate extensive Winters. I like them until January 1st and then I’m done. I want it to end on January 1st. Why is it that the two loveliest seasons (Spring & Fall) are the shortest? I’m actually looking forward to the Summer this year. Not only will I have a brand new baby to take care of but I’ll be at home with her to go outside and enjoy the warm air and go on walks and all of those fun things. Just the thought of it fills me with so much happiness.

I’ve noticed the last couple of years I’ve come down with the “Winter blues” and it seems to take a big toll on me. I wouldn’t exactly label myself as having seasonal depression.. but I have noticed a profound difference in how I feel during the Winter months. They tend to drag on and take it’s toll by February or March.

Things I am looking forward to right now:

  • Our next Ultrasound (4D!) around 28-30 weeks
  • Picking out the paint colors for our nursery
  • Buying a crib and buying the crib bedding
  • Romantic get away with my hubby from Feb 14th to 18th.
  • Warm temperatures this weekend!
  • Wearing capri pants and flip flops this weekend

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