I Think I Need A Holiday

I can't remember the last time I felt properly rested, fully on top of myself mentally, and fully relaxed. I know that's probably a true statement for most people in Britain most of the time, but for me it's a realisation that I am, currently, feeling a little out-of-sorts. As any of you that are parents will know, the little ones in your life can be very, very draining at times. That's not a complaint, by the way, my sons are still (and will always be) the best thing I have ever done, and my commitment to raising them, even at the expense of my own wellbeing, is absolute, but it's still worth acknowledging just how tiring this stuff is. If you don't have children, and you're reading the above lines thinking 'how hard can it be?' then just look at any of your friends who are parents, and then look at your friends who remain childless. There is a huge difference, in demeanour, appearance, and finances. And I think we should talk about that more often. But I'm not going to do that right now, as I don't feel mentally on-the-ball enough to make sense about it. Plus, I have to go and check on the freezer in Ice Cream Alley as I think we may have a temperature issue.

RC 21-8-25