I'm gonna try this. I'm linking over to Gaerte Gang's blog.
You ever wonder what happens to our brains (as women) when we have children? I don't think any more, I don't ponder things like I used to... I just settle into the routine of changing diapers, making food, cleaning spills and more dirty bums (and clothes to boot), and revel in those naps that she takes (so maybe I can sneak one in as well... or work my butt off on the books or the cleaning or the laundry). No more researching, nothing. What happened? Is there a switch in my brain that literally gets turned off for the first few years after baby is born... or maybe sometime while we are pregnant with them? Why can't I find it and turn it back on? Or did the wires get re-routed instead?
Now I'm leaving myself wondering why I'm metaphorically referring to my brain as some type of electrical apparatus... too much time on the computer, methinks.
2 comments:
I know exactly what you mean. There's hope though ... I think brain space and funcion can come back as the kids get older (and become more and more indepentant with each year), and as I set boundaries that allow me to have some time and space in a day all for myself (this helps me ensure my kids get a sane mom who has something to give).
Of course, we as women also grow, mature and change, so you may find that the way you ponder has changed simply because you have, and that's okay. Growing, moving forward, change ... these are good things.
It doesn't last forever ...
Well, I haven't had a baby, am not pregnant (and have no intention to be any time soon), but my usually sharp mind has become a sieve in recent years! I used to remember EVERYTHING, trivial or not, and now I sometimes struggle to think about why I have walked into a particular room!
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