Parenthood is my crucible

I've been carrying that title in my brain and just wanted to get it down. Right now, everything feels very intense; I'm on from the moment I wake until both girls go to sleep. My job is ridiculously complicated and, when paired with parenting two small children, I feel I am on.all.the.time. I feel excessities are melting away, physically and emotionally, revealing new areas of strength and weakness.

I am humbled by those that do all I do and more.

I am awed that I have not quit yet, given up, run away. That I am learning to find the silver linings and wear them with pride.