October was a month full of lessons worth this whole year. I am glad to finally write the Gratitude Circle post hosted by Vidya Sury. Last month was a heavy dosage of a lot of things. Fever tops the list. Do read on to know more about the other things that happened and how I let go of anger!
The first week of October brought my first change for the season. I moved back to my mother-in-law's place. The comforting 5-month period at Amma's place is over. Even though I was a bit moody, it was gratitude that made me see it's positive side. It wasn't mere 3-months, but 5-months. Thankful because by the time I shifted here, my little one slept through most of the night.
How Comparison Can Let Frustrations Build Quickly:
The first two weeks at home was totally hectic. I wasn't able to do much except chores followed by chores. I thought how relaxed I had been at Amma‘s place. Right after month 3, Amma made sure I handled Ilakkiya's and my tasks. She made sure I started with the little ones like boiling water for myself and folding Ilakkiya's clothes. At Amma's place, I had Ammama (maternal grandmother), Appa and sister, doing the tasks for me. I had so much time, I used to read and write and at times when the little one sleeps, we used to even sit down and watch a full movie together.
At mother-in-law's place, there were more chores to handle. I was fully occupied only with Ilakkiya's and mine. For a start, I wasn't really able to focus on cooking schedules. Forget the rest of home management. I complained so much this whole month. There were arguments and long silences. I felt annoyed most of the time, even though my family never expected much from me. I guess that was more frustrating for me. I felt incapable. Instead of accepting what I could do and let it be, I complained about what I couldn't and blamed others for causing my frustration. With my little one around, I had set too many rules in the house which very clearly stated I didn't trust anyone.
Did I Have A Meltdown that Changed My Anger?
I had spent so much time on bed that I had questioned myself about my frustrations. My husband was kind enough to sit and listen to my whole 2-hour talk about my fears and my insecurities of being a new mother. I told what worried me a lot and why it did. Somewhere in between, I also conveyed my sorry for aggravating him all three weeks. It was not easy for me. It was easy to accept my mistakes, but it wasn't easy to let go of all that happened and my anger lingered for some more time. Throughout the conversation not even once he took the chance to blame me in all those weeks of frustration. He just told he understands what it is like in a joint family with a new born. That was enough to forgive and forget things that happened. I learnt my best lesson during fever and from the conversations initiated by my husband.
I am thankful for my mother-in-law who was kind enough and let me be. She took care of the cooking this whole month until we all were down with fever back to back. Thankful for my sister-in-law and co-sister for being kind enough to help us the next three days.
My love for poems continue and I am slowly getting the vibes of poetry. I am liking what I am doing!
On the whole, October is the birthday month of my loved one and one gift I can truly give him back is a thankful smile for giving me a nice family.
You can read my Gratitude post for September here!
