Here's wishing that everyone who celebrates Mother's Day today had a happy one. Mr. BTEG and I went to Youngstown to celebrate the day with his sisters, their spouses, and our niece. The Dancer has been staying with one of her aunts since Wednesday. Her aunt and uncle found out on Tuesday that his mother had passed away, so the Dancer and I drove down on Wednesday, and I came back home that night. The Dancer also got to spend some nice time with her cousin that way.
Dear Barb, Happy Mothers Day to you too.
ReplyDeleteThese are certainly challenging times. I think that Barbie has captured what most of us are feeling right now.
Thank you for continuing to post through all of this, even though it must be so hard. It is comforting to hear from you and from others right now.
You're welcome! Posting for me is usually an outlet for creativity, and I like to talk with other people about dolls. Lately, I've been suffering from more down periods, but I'm glad that I can bring comfort and enjoyment to other people.
DeleteYeah, I think this is a good depiction: the palette is subdued,Barbie is looking for the soothing comfort of soft blankets, she seems isolated and powerless. However, maybe there is hope, as she seems to be looking up to some light? Happy Mothers' Day to you too. We'll be celebrating in 2 weeks.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your description, IHime, I think you described it better than I could! Yes, she's looking up to the light, reaching for hope. We do have hope here, but I still need physical interaction with other people besides Mr. BTEG and the Dancer, that I haven't been getting lately.
DeleteI hope that you have a great Mother's Day with your little one.
Hang in there Barb.
ReplyDeleteI know how Barbie feels at the moment, but in my case I haven't lost interest in stuff because of depression, I'm getting depressed (and really frustrated) because of how little stuff I'm getting time to do.
Glad you had a nice mother's day. We didn't do anything special, everything's closed anyway, but the husband entertained the kids long enough for me to pleat a bit of fabric to do some (pretty fake) honeycomb smoking.
Thank you, Rachael. Are things starting to open up in Australia? Is there another mum that you trust enough to swap kids with, maybe once a week?
DeleteI'm looking forward to seeing the next dress you make for Little.
Unfortunately here even visiting people is not allowed but since there are less than a thousand cases in the country, hopefully we'll be back to normal soon. We did break the rules last week and send the big one to his nana's for most of the week.
DeleteFingers crossed on the next dress, I cut up some cushion covers to make it so I'm going to be unpopular here if it doesn't work. Lol.
Thank you! Sometimes sharing what we're feeling helps us know that we're not alone in that place. Spending time with my in-laws yesterday was a big help, and I'm looking forward what I can do this week. Hugs back! ;)
ReplyDeleteYou're not alone, chica! Hang in and remember that someone loves you very much.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, RM. :)
DeleteHi Barb. Considering what's going on in the world right now and what you just wrote, it's perfectly normal to feel that way (even though depression doesn't always need "a reason"). I also think it's good to talk about how we feel, even if it's not something possitive, instead of swiping everything under the rug.
ReplyDeleteTake care.
monstercrafts, I am bipolar, so I have struggled a lot in the past with depression that doesn't have a reason. It's also why I'm keeping a close eye on myself through all of this. It does help to talk about things; for me, I don't want things to get too bad.
DeleteHi Barb! I do hope you are feeling better now, despression is the pits. :)
ReplyDeleteBig hugs,
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