I have shared before how deep down I am a true introvert.  And while I enjoy engaging and connecting with people in person, I need my solitude and peace and quiet to recharge. Since I work digitally, in a rural setting, I am frequently alone for large chunks of time.

Like Alone, alone. Just me and the chickens kind of thing.
Maybe the odd passing deer, but that’s it.

So, one week into summer I am again reminded that even though I love my children, and enjoy being with them, playing with them and exploring, I am still an introvert.

Even with them.

In fact, I think we are a family of introverts.

Except for the 3yr old. He might be an extrovert, which really just makes the introverts days even harder. Actually a clingy extrovert. . .  seeing is he in constantly wrapped around me, or hanging on to “chat”

So we are all hitting a bit of a social wall today.  We all need some “alone” time. Time away from each other, locked in our separate spaces so we can recharge and regain our energy.

Because even though we love each other and are a family, we need some time apart.

So, what is there? 7 more weeks of this. . .

End of summer post will be a video account of what happens to an introvert who doesn’t get her alone time.    You will see the slow destruction of a woman surrounded by children.

It won’t be pretty, trust me.