Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Being Us Again

Guardian's Thoughts

                                  

                                     

The other day I was sitting here thinking (perhaps over-thinking as I sometimes do.)  China Doll asked me a serious question in a very casual way.  In that moment there were a lot of emotions, feelings, thoughts, ideas... It set me back on my heels and I knew I had some introspective work to do.  We didn't really fully explore it during the day but I knew it was on both of our minds and I knew I had to say and do something.
As it happens during this time of year, day quickly turned into evening and with it came dinner and the evening routine.  With the kids abed and a moments peace achieved, I acted.

                                                            


With the stresses of life abounding, the impending holiday season, money worries, looking for a job, bills, and the dazzling floor show that is our children, I was feeling overwhelmed and somewhere along the way I lost sight of what really mattered in our home.  We were out of balance and ultimately, it was my fault. I'm not a perfect person (in fact there are quite a few things that I wish I didn't do), I'm just a man who wants to give his heart to his family.

                                                  
                                                          

With the kids sleeping that deep sleep that only children can seem to achieve. I took the chance to get in some quality time with China Doll.  After a long, firm spanking, paddling and belting. I cuddled with her only to notice the deep emotional distress that she was in. After she had calmed, we talked for a few hours and what she shared with me gave me much to think about.  With everything that was causing me stress, I had unintentionally pulled away and it was having a adverse effect on our relationship. 

                                       







I guess what they say is true, sometimes you can't see the forest from the trees.  The stresses of modern life with a growing family in transition still remain, but after that conversation I feel closer to her, more connected and more present for both her and our kids.  I still hurt a little inside because I fell into the same trap that I promised myself that I wouldn't let myself.  I am happy to say we came out the other side better, stronger, and more connected.

                                              


China Doll's Musings:

We're human. It sucks. My motto has always been communication. It's the foundation of what we stand for, and on which we built our relationship. But when I see him overloading and struggling, it's too easy to stuff things in, so that I don't become part of the problem. And because of what life was like before him, when I ask what's on his mind because he seems far away, and I get a terse little, "I'm right here," it's easy to tuck all my bits inside and ride out whatever storm may come. Life has trained me that way. Healthy? Ummmm yeah, not so much? Sigh....

I have insomnia, so a while back Dr. Daddy prescribed belt-som every night and I sleep through. Then his shoulder started hurting, and belt-som went by the wayside. Then recently even hand-spankings did as well. Daddy had said not long ago, that Monday, my day off, after the boys went to school, was hard spanking day. Because I need at least one really hard one a week to keep me even. One day, no spanking, then the next Monday, none either. 

At first, I knew where to put that, and I dealt with it, and didn't talk about it because I didn't want to add to his stress. Then that thing starts to happen, and things in the now, with the person who means more than anything and is not like anyone ever, starts to play into those little voices. Soon it wasn't about Daddy being stressed, it was about me not being pleasing, and him not wanting to spank me because I wasn't worth it.

And that's what happens when you don't communicate. Even when it's hard, no one really did anyone else any favors by keeping things tucked inside. It always festers. It always creates distance. It's always the wrong choice. Can I say that I won't stay quiet in the future? That if it happens again that I will handle it right the next time and tell him that I need him when he starts to drift? Sad to say I can't even promise that to myself....even when I know it's corrosive. 

But the saving grace here is I have a man that sees it, makes that hard move and fixes what I can't. I'm pretty damn lucky.

8 comments:

  1. So happy to see you again. You two are totally awesome and a lovely example to all of us. Guardian my dear...please do not be so hard on yourself...you are going through quite a transition and have a lot to juggle. ChinaDoll...sweet lady...it is so easy to fall back into the self-blame, not good enough head-space...whenever you start feeling that way, just ask me...I will be happy to tell you that you will always be 'good enough' and more! for your Guardian...just as he will always be 'good enough' and more for his ChinaDoll! Take care of each other. Sending lots of prayers and positive energy that all the negatives turn into positives very soon!

    Hugs and Blessings...
    Cat

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    1. Thank you Cat, your comments always make us smile. We are trying to learn from our mistakes, grow and complete each other inspite of ourselves. Hugs!

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  2. Guardian and china-doll,

    Your relationship is so lovely. And so happy that mouse isn't the only one who gives into the voices in her head.

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    1. Hello Mouse, so nice of you to stop by,

      We try hard to build a relationship we can thrive in, it's not always easy, but it's always worth it.

      As I tell China-doll sometimes it's hard to do but, we can choose love and support over those voices,

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  3. It's so great to see you posting again! :) I just want to say ... ditto what Cat said :) Life and stress can have a habit of taking over and you are going through a transition at the moment. I'm so glad you were able to take some time for each other and to reconnect and communicate.

    You two have such a beautiful relationship :)

    Hugs
    Roz

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    1. Hi Roz,

      We've been extraordinarily blessed to be able to reconnect, and support each other through this transition and really rediscover who we are and what we strive for as a couple.

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  4. You two are so wonderful. You are so real. You make mistakes like everyone…but you exemplify the importance of communication. I am glad that you are working on making things right with each other. Transition is … just so darn hard sometimes.

    hugs,
    fiona

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    1. Hello Fiona,

      Communication is so very important for any relationship, and the building block of ours. Things being right between us is a standing priority and we love being close. Transition is hard, but it would be a lot harder if we wheren't on the same page.

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