feeling like it's all a bit much? same. but that's ok. because it *is* all a bit much. take care of you, rest, and be gentle with yourself: save your tough for the chaos out there.
@moonrabbit the birds and squirrels seem to take turns coming to the deck. I also throw seed on the ground and the front yard so the one area doesn't get too competitive. Our Lady usually comes during a lull in the traffic, and often with her paramour. They seem very happy, insofar as I can tell!