Stressed Out! Where's the Balance?

This past week, my husband and I both were under alot of stress from our work lives and it was a difficult week to get through. What do you do when you and your husband are stressed and are both looking to the other for a bit of sanity to balance you out?

This was one of those weeks that I wished I was a stay-at-home mom with 2 children. I think I would have found more enjoyment out of managing a household, caring for my kids and husband and enjoying a fufilling day without all the stresses of a my typical 9 to 5 job. My 9 to 5 job turned into working 4 out of the 5 nights at home or from a coffee house after dinner. This meant that my personal time and quality time with my husband suffered...not to mention household things like cleaning, cooking, laundry, paying bills, etc.

Throughout the week, I have to be honest, my husband and I were both experiencing very high irritation levels and with both of us at those high levels it just fueled the stress with each passing day. But I am amazed and blessed at the fact that we still managed to support each other through the week. My husband unexpectantly brought me flowers to my office on Tuesday and if I needed to vent about an stressful situation, he was there for me (even if it was through Google Chat). I called him randomly during the day, took care of things he couldn't get to and left him notes in his lunch bag. I hope I was able to recipricate the support to him as well as he did to me. We really do rely on each other for support, to lift the other up when we are done and to just comfort each other when we've had a long day. I think Adam and I do balance each other out very well in times of stress. Some times require more work and other times it just comes naturally.

Today, we are back to our normal selves and enjoying our quiet Saturday mornings drinking coffee, reading, having conversation and occasionally squeezing out a blog post. Despite the snow falling outside, we're excited to have a nice lunch today at one of our favorite local spots. So while this week felt like 2 weeks, I am thankful that our wonderful, strong marriage brought us back to the quiet, lovely weekends we enjoy. By Monday, I will be recharged and ready to face the 9 to 5, knowing I can get through the most stressful week because I have a supportive, loving husband and a strong marriage to guide me through.

Adam - thank you for all the support, love and understanding you continually show me each and every day. I love you more each day. Happy Valentine's Day!