Last week I had finally reached it. “It” being my breaking point.
First I was sick. And then Aliza had her first encounter with a bug. Not a pillbug or a ladybug but a stomach bug. Or at least that’s what the Google said it was. Oh and my car battery went kaput.
So we spent about three weeks in near isolation, being sick, then being too weak to do too much. And after three weeks of living life inside of my house, save the brave excursion to the mailbox and back, I was absolutely spent. I had reached a point where I was barely enjoying my baby, feeling fed up with my husband and so lonely that I couldn’t even reach out to the friends I do have.
The isolation was soul crushing.
Eventually our bodies healed, the car battery was re-charged and despite dreading the drive and feeling ambivalent about going anywhere (at best) we finally made the trek to San Francisco this past weekend.
And this trip was all about re-fueling…
After re-fueling my tummy, (check out those crepes by Shrimpaholic)
climbing the impossible streets of San Francisco and seeing friends and family, I finally felt my spirit tank re-fuel too.
As for these two…
Who can stay fed up with them for too long? Certainly not me.
Tags: loneliness, parenthood, San Francisco
Yo – you were here and didn’t even call? But seriously, I’m glad life is looking up for you. I have so been there, done that. Last year, chalupa was sick for about 3 weeks in Dec. and lost so much weight and I was so sleepless and worried and isolated. It was HELL ON EARTH. There is nothing worse that a sick kid. Except you being sick too. And not having a car. Lord, you’ve had it rough. Welcome back, kid.
For realz yo, we should hook up next time I’m in the hood yo. Thanksgivingish?
Glad you’re feeling better! All that food looks delicious, though I’m watching Biggest Loser and should feel guilty even thinking about eating! Over from SITS~ you have a lovely blog! I love the clean feel of it all, and you’re a great writer! Have a great day!
Now, why didnt’ you call??
You know I would’ve helped you out with playful flirty banter!!
Next time, call???
You’re going to be sorry you offered
AND…that is one gorgeous baby girl
Hand me a spoon, I’ll eat her up here.
So glad to know you are all doing better. Re-fueling is such a good thing. But I understand the feelings you were having.
Over from Hedgehog day#7 – love your blog. The box format that you have is so easy to follow and well organized. Did take me a little while to find your “who is she” link but I love the way you describe yourself and that picture is gorgeous.
Are you a Nor Cal blogger too??
Good heavens….how many of us are there?
I bet I’m bumping into them on the streets and don’t even know.
Tragically I now live in Reno…okay it’s not that tragic but there’s no dim sum so it’s at least tres sad. But I would like to propose a NorCal meetup, you, me Chalupa, who else is in?
All that food is very good looking!
What wonderful food! I would love refueling on this. I tweeted about this post.
What beautiful food! A trip to SF and some amazing eats would be just the thing to life my spirits too. I am beyond burned out right now. We are taking a trip next week. The days cannot pass quick enough!
I’m so glad you got to re-fuel! I hope that this tank lasts you a long time!
Three weeks? Oh my… three weeks is a very long time. Sometimes the cyberworld just isn’t enough is it. Real live warm fleshed people are what is needed. And you don’t even get to say hello to the mailman. Glad your back on track.
Dana
I think my (soul) recovery is taking longer than expected. And welcome back from bloggy sabbatical!
Refueling is a gift of kindness to yourself and to your family!
perhaps that’s what i need too– a trip to san fransisco! granted, my trip would cost several hundred dollars and 3000 miles, but who’s counting?!
on the serious–that’s just what we need sometimes. a re-fuel. good friends, good family, good food–which, btw, looks so delicious. so jealous.
Glad you are better! And you’re right – who CAN stay fed up with those 2?!
so glad you’re all feeling better now. Sounds pretty nightmarish… three weeks and nothing but a bubba and kids tv to keep you company? *shudders*
Ugh! Been there too. Sometimes getting out of the house makes all the difference.
I would have to say, being in that wondrous city, that city I love with all my heart, would definitely do the refueling for me.
I’m so glad you’re all feeling better. Baby sickness always felt like a long, dark tunnel. I’m glad your light finally came shining through.
I’m so glad you and your little one are on the mend. Beautiful photos and you can’t go wrong in SF. We need to make a trip there soon. I miss it. We’re only 90 minutes away. The kids love the Discovery Museum there
I want to eat everything in your pictures. Glad you’ve escaped from your exile!