Turning a Corner

... Weight the outside peg. Sorry a little off-road riding technique humor there. You'll have to forgive me, it's snowing like crazy and I'm jonesing to go riding. I'll explain later.

I'm feeling pretty good today; we are doing housework that *really* needed to be done, the little one is in the tender care of my better half, and things are going fairly well. I got pretty good sleep last night, and even though we (baby and me) were "off schedule" with feedings, I still got up feeling ok, and well, doing pretty well. My head is clear, I don't feel drunk or oppressed, and I'm probably easier to get along with. FTW.

I think one of the best ways to survive this is communication. Yeah there I go again; all about the communication. It's true. Honestly the best way to survive almost any traumatic event is communication. I think we wouldn't need therapists so much if everyone just had someone to talk to; who'll listen. I read alot about single dads / moms doing this alone. I don't have a clue how they do it. If I didn't have my soulmate to talk things over with, I would be adrift. Truly.

So, what is today's lesson on how to survive raising a child? Well, some time off duty, honest work, and a good night's sleep have really brightened my outlook today so I'll say that... and communication. I would also add exercise I think. I spent a good bit of yesterday shoveling snow. Whereas that is not my favorite activity it got me outside and working up a sweat. I shoveled snow at our house and my in-laws' house, which is only 2 blocks away. It felt good to help them, but I think part of my good feeling today is the fact I worked a little yesterday. So, I think I will add that to the list. Exercise.

We actually have an exercise device in the basement where me and Joy spend lots of our time. NO EXCUSES whatsoever why I haven't spent more time on that thing, except I hate exercise. I know my weight is going up a little, I can feel it; so why don't I get on that thing and sweat a little? Perhaps I shall. I'm sure it'll be better for me.

So what exactly has turned a corner in me today? To be honest I'm not real sure. I'm even a little rambling. I just feel as if something has and wanted to document. Maybe some event in the future will see me reviewing this post and saying "ahh I remember, it was..."