Hubby has left for work. His second shift for the day. The poor guy. I feel bad that he is working so hard, and I miss his company.I cannot ask him to give me anymore than he is already giving. He's burning out and I can see it happening before my eyes.
I've been trying my best at taking care of everything around here. From shopping to cooking, cleaning (relentlessly) and laundry. I want him to feel comfortable at home. I want him to know that I appreciate all that he does, and although I really do not want him to have to do housework on top of all that he is already giving, I'm lonely.
Constantly lonely.
I feel shut off from the world. I feel barricaded in my home. I don't have the car during the day as Hubby takes it to work, same in the evenings, so even if I wanted to join the land of the living and see anything besides my walls, I'm not able to do it easily. I could take the bus if I needed to do anything important, but because the kids come home from school for lunch and after school I really don't have enough time to do much by bus.
I just feel lonely. And my relationships with others have changed drastically. Most of it didn't bother me while I was working, while I was surrounded by people, but lately, it bothers me. I'll take responsibility for my share, but not everything. Things have changed. For the worse unfortunately.
I had the conversation this evening about unspoken words.
There are things that I need to say, to get off my chest, to stop beating myself up for not speaking. However, the dynamic of everything would be forever changed if I actually said what I wanted.
I'm not ready for that yet.
But I may just blurt it out soon. I may not be able to hold it in forever.
I've lit some fall scented candles and my tidy house smells inviting and delicious. The kids are tucked snugly in their beds. The kittens are playing with their tails on the floor. All is quiet and safe.
It feels like love in here.
I love that it feels like love.
Goodnight all.