There are some things in life that affect you whether or not you see them coming. The syndrome I cheerfully call "New Daddy Brain" falls into that category.
You know the symptoms: heavy-lidded eyes, rumpled clothing, coffee mug permanently attached to left hand (regardless of how hot or how empty the mug is), a tendency to wander into rooms and then look around in bemusement, wondering why you're there...
I pitched up to Bible study a couple of days ago without my Bible, which is usually considered an essential piece of equipment if you're the one leading the study. Hey, at least I've managed to remember to wear pants every day this week.
And it's not like there hasn't been material worthy of reflection in my life. Declining numbers in the church, comic strips, hospital experiences (mine and those of others), reflections on new babies, letters from loved ones... all of them flit past, then go get trapped somewhere in the cobwebs of my mind, possibly never to return. I'm aware that I've promised you, dear readers, a wrap-up to the Sabbath set of posts, and also some reflections on the trip to Tanzania. Stay tuned. I'm giving myself another half a week to climb far enough out of the fog to function without a coffee IV drip, and then I'll get to some of this backlog.
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5 comments:
oh, darlin', if you were backlogged before the new baby came, it will only get worse now. I remember those first few weeks - it was all I could do to feed the baby and occasionally get some food into myself.
We'll be patient with you while you are immersed in new baby land.
I'll second what Julie said. We will wait, envisioning you happily if scruffily ensconced in New Babyland!
Hey, we're full of grace and patience. Especially those of us who have kids. Do your thing. We'll be here when you get back.
I'm just full of joy for you--and so glad I don't have to go through it again. But I do want to hear about Tanzania. So when you can, we're listening.
PANTS SCHMANTS! I'm gonna find a way to send you a [nice, clergy-friendly, deeply black] UtiliKilt. Much easier, so I hear.
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