Drained.

One argument can wipe me out more than a 5 mile run.  I do not do well with conflict, especially when it comes to people I love.  I'm not an overly emotional person or maybe I just don't show emotion well.  Who knows? This weekend left me feeling completely wiped out from a snowball effect of things going wrong. After sitting in Northern Virginia traffic for 5 hours yesterday, the only thing I could think of to keep my self together was sleep. Of course I still had the adrenaline and feelings of serious inadequacy coursing through me.  A good night's rest wasn't really an option. I felt like someone had sucked me dry of joy for the time being. 

I woke this morning feeling a bit better. Kaileb started school today, but he hadn't slept well either so it was a rocky start. In an effort to refresh ourselves, I decided we would go for a walk. Fall is definitely on it's way here. It was a beautiful morning. We passed by an apple tree, which I haven't seen the likes of since we left Oregon. It looked as though it had been abandoned and all hope was lost in anyone caring for it, so I let Kaileb pick one. 

Being outside immediately refreshed us all I think. The fresh air and quiet stillness of the woods made for a good re-start to the day. I was able to let go of the negativeness I'd been dwelling on all night and take in the beauty of my sweet family.  It's a good feeling to know that it's OK for things to go horribly far outside of my comfort zone and everything is still going to be alright. 

Also, as I left my memory card in my computer (I blame lack of sleep) these were all taken with my phone. My apologies for the blur. It's not you, just my iPhone's shutter capacity.