It means that I have been spending too much time having to talk to people that either I don’t know very well or that require small talk.
With children, the beginning of the school year brings continuous interaction with teachers, parents, nurses, doctors, school staff, play dates and PTO members. And, with my son's asthma and severe peanut allergy, all of these interactions begin to carry tremendous weight.
I am drained by Halloween and in the fetal position by Christmas.
My friends and family suffer because I am nowhere to be found when they need me.
Today was the first time I realized this. I thought there was something wrong with me but it's simply that I'm introverted and I've been trying so hard to be outgoing.
Of course the cure for this is being alone, watching old movies, laughing and stitching.
Oh...and Balance.
