Welp, I woke up totally uninspired to write anything, so I decided to just let the day play out and write once an idea came to mind. Instead, I fretted all day about this idea, that idea, this idea….
I looked through my photos because I like to write alongside pictures, but nothing called out to me. I scrolled through some poems I’ve drafted, but I decided none were really worth sharing. I googled “National Day calendar” and discovered today is National Sons Day and National Grammar Day, but I didn’t know where to go with those even though there is plenty to say as 1) a boy mom and 2) an English teacher.
It’s my last day of maternity leave, so I wanted to enjoy a relaxing yet productive day. Nerves got the better of me by late afternoon – it was Sunday scaries to the max!! For some reason, it feels like the first day of school tomorrow?! Why am I this nervous!!?
SOLSC24 || 4: Uninspired
britt escribe 
Enjoy your day! It’s always that little butterflies-in-the-stomach feeling when you start a former activity up again after some time. You’ll be fine! Breathe! (And have FUN!)
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I felt the same about writing today, but for totally different reasons.
I’m sure you have a lot on your mind about heading back after maternity leave. I did that about 38 years ago. What I remember most about that time was I going to the bathroom and realizing I was wearing my shirt wrongside out. I found out how much i needed uninterrupted sleep. I wish you the best as you return.
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Britt, I did not know you were on maternity leave so Congratulations! Going back to work is difficult when you have a little one. Your idea for this slice is a precious one. Rightfully so you should enjoy as much time with your child as possible. You wrote your slice with a bit of intrigue. I hope to see you during this challenge and hear more about your new addition.
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The end of maternity leave is the worst. All the anxiety about going back! That’s probably why you felt uninspired – the day felt too looming, too much build up. I hope going back is easier than you expect, and joyful, too!
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Sunday scaries to the max indeed! I hope your first day back was a good one! I have had those kind of writing days too–somehow nothing that usually works for me will work.
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Going back to work after summer vacation is hard. I can’t imagine how difficult it would to go back after maternity leave. Hope you had a good first day back. I’m sure each of your children got a extra special hug at the end of the day.
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