Overwhelmed. What does it really mean? Am I overwhelmed?
There are some financial issues such as, where is the money coming from? How much do we have? Is there enough to pay for what we need? What about anything we want? What about the future? Are we spending wisely or foolishly? What are our financial priorities?
My mind swirls with things like going to the eye doctor, how much will that cost? Then if there’s glasses or contacts involved, will there be money for that? What about other health care stuff like physicals for girls for sports and I can’t recall the last time I saw a “woman’s doctor”, what will that entail and then heaven forbid there are follow up visits required. I try not to think about the dentist at all!
Then there is my truck which is having electrical problems, needs new breaks and the tags are up for renewal. I don’t even want to think about having to do all of that. Right now I’m doing my best to keep the girls occupied as the TV in the living room isn’t working and I am not sure when we’ll have the money to get it fixed or replaced. The VCR/DVD in my room is broken so the girls can only watch TV when there is something appropriate for them to watch. OH NO! I forgot about Flat Stanley! I need to find out where he is and when/if he’s coming home. Courtney will be disappointed and her feelings are important despite my adult stress.