I have been feeling very restless recently. I feel like I need something fun and exciting to happen. I guess this feeling is not unusual. Probably most people wish exciting things would happen, and I am no different than most. But no matter what the fact still remains that I am feeling restless, and I am not exactly sure what I want or need to happen to make it go away.
Recently I have been telling my husband I want a cat. I have never been a cat person, but I feel like a cat would be a great secondary animal in our household. It is a furry friend, but takes a lot less effort to take care of than a dog. Some may tell me that I am using this cat to help fill my need to take care of something post miscarriage, and that I will regret my decision once I do get pregnant again…but I am not so sure. I am an animal lover and if my family did not live far away I would probably have more animals in our home. (at least if it were up to me). But my husband has said no…so I am left with no cat. Now what?
I also want to go away. My husband and I have had a very rough summer and have not had much time to focus on our marriage. We have been there for each other through it all, but it’s time to focus on happier times together rather than sad, and I think a little getaway would be perfect. But, here is the dilemma. It costs money, and we are working very hard to be smart and save for our next home and for our future. Although we do have vacation savings, I would rather use that on a bigger trip in the future…so again…I am left restless deciding what to do.
I am a firm believer in taking control of your own life and your own happiness. No one else can do that for you. So once I figure out a way to relieve this restless feeling I will let you know….but for now, I will continue to be restless. Can I just go back to “our” beach house in New Jersey to watch and listen to the waves crash at night? That would be just wonderful….
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How about just taking a day to drive out East to the wineries?
Cats are easy to care for. I don’t think it is a decision you’d regret. There is a nurturing component to loss that is felt deeply after a miscarriage and there is absolutely nothing wrong with filling that need to nurture with a pet. It isn’t like you wouldn’t care for the cat after your next child is here. You work from home, you take great care of Tinkerbell and would do the same if you had a cat. Sometimes I wish the men in our lives could feel what we feel for just a second. :/
I think what you are feeling is normal. But for once don’t worry about money….happiness is more important. If you have to spend a few extra dollars for a weekend getaway..if it makes you happy it was worth it. You both deserve it!!!
Cats are totally easy to take care of, thats what i grew up with, but they arent as affectionate…..also even though times are tough sometimes you do need a little “us” time, i am so thankful that we had Greece we totally needed it! But what about a little day trip?
No Cats. They are evil creatures that would kill you if given the chance and necessary tools.
Ummm aren’t we planning three weekend trips within a 6 weeks time frame? Granted none are set but we have options lol
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Oh dear husband. I think you are being a bit dramatic about the cat…and yes we have been discussing the trips you mentioned but NONE of them are planned!