Sensory Overload vs Hanky Panky

WARNING: the following blog contains a little bit of "Hanky Panky"

that's right I said hanky panky and I don't regret it for a minute... OK... maybe a little. 

I adore my husband, am incredibly attracted to him, and greatly enjoy our physical relationship. I think it's such a strong, beautiful part of who we are a couple. 

So why do I occasionally say "no"?  

It's really quite simple. 

After a whole day of little hands pulling at me, and grabbing me and little voices expressing their consistent requests and demands, I can feel a little sensory overload by the end of the day. 

I ADORE my job. 

I love taking care of my kiddos. 

I love taking care of my husband. 

I don't find making love a burden in any way. 

But, once in a while, I just want a little... for lack of a better word... "space".  I want to embrace a feeling of "lack of demand" and rest my mind and body. "Recharge", if you will. 

I try not to let this "sensory overload" influence my relationship with him, but it will inevitably creep up from time to time. 

So... 

Honey, I love you. Please forgive me for my weaknesses. Don't take them personally... I will always do my best by you!!! :)