Since I found out about my Mam, I have pretty much become a hermit. I haven't wanted to do anything, see anyone, or talk to anyone. I have pretty much lived online. So this weekend I decided enough was enough, and have begun retreating from my Hermithood.
I am naturally quite a solitary person, so I am going to have to be really careful over the next few months to not push people away, and to make sure I get out, especially on days when I have both bairns on my own - its not fair on them to be stuck in the house when we could be out, just because I am being miserable!
So, we are going to a Baby R's boyfriend's house in a bit. We were in hospital with him and his Mum, so it is nice to keep in touch. Tomorrow Toddler R is in nursery, so I will be collapsing and having a day of recovery! Wednesday I am going to meet a friend and her baby for the first time. Thursday I think we may try to go out for a play somewhere, and Friday we are going to see my Mam and Dad. All planned out. Lovely.
Now lets hope I stick to it! I feel exhausted just looking at it, Hermithood looks so attractive sometimes ...
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