Mommy Monday: Afternoon at the Ballpark Anxiety

Checking in about all things Mommy.  For me, this often details how I'm coping and moving on from some postpartum depression and anxiety.

Yesterday, we had a family outing to the local minor league baseball team, the Indianapolis Indians.  While I wanted to go, I was also dreading it.  It's hot.  It's expensive.  My baby will get sunburned.  I'll get sunburned.  While I'm sure my outward attitude was totally obvious that I was not looking forward to this day at the ballpark, I tried not to complain.  I just acted like a brat.  (nice, I know)  Thankfully, Brandon knows me quite well and just kept pressing on with the field trip.

Here's the result.  It was fun.  I had a good time.  The boys had a good time.  We scored free tickets from a lady outside the stadium.  We sat in the shade at the very back of the field.  I saw 2 seconds of actual baseball.  I shared free hot dogs and cracker Jacks with my Guys (it was also kids-eat-free-day).  We had a great afternoon at the ballpark on a hot day.  We seriously spent less than $10, including parking.

It's good to get out of the house and walking around in the little downtown I love.  It really does help my overall attitude and lower my anxiety.  Who knew?  I just need to remember this for the next time that little anxiety monster starts to whisper in my ear - go have some family fun.