PPD

When I was growing up our cousins, the Asletts, would come to visit us quite a lot. We loved having them stay with us and always had a great time together. Invariably, immediately after they left we would always have a day of just feeling kind of down and sad. We called what we were feeling "Post Aslett Depression" or PAD. I think it was my sister who came up with the term and it was then used to describe the letdown we experienced after having anyone come and stay with us. I don't know if this is a common experience, but we would all get so hyped to have company and love being together with visiting friends and family that when they left we would have a day of "Post (insert name here) Depression."

Well, this weekend my parents came to visit and we had a wonderful time!!! They played with my girls non-stop, brought easter a week early, helped me clean out and organize my house and yard, and were the best of company. So today, inevitably, I am experiencing PPD- "Post Parental Depression." In thinking about it though, I totally believe that having Post (insert name here) Depression is a great thing to experience because it shows you that you truly enjoyed your company and can't wait to see them again soon, rather than feeling relief after company leaves and freedom that you are alone again. I think anyone who visits us should take it as a compliment that I will ALWAYS (because I know that people who visit us will be great friends, family, or friends of friends) have Post (insert name here) Depression and want you to come again soon!!!



*Disclaimer: I know that from these last two posts I sound totally down in the dumps, but these were the ideas on my mind and the best things I could think of to write. No worries, I am happy and healthy! :)