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So, a year or two ago I started a new "tradition" for myself. I began to allot myself one day per month (while the kids are in school) to do as I wish for the time that they're in school. If I want to lounge on the sofa and watch TV all day in my pajamas, that's what I do. If I want to watch a chick flick, I do. If I want to do a craft or two, I do it. I get to do whatever my little heart desires for those hours, and I don't do anything that my little heart DOESN'T desire--if I don't feel like answering the phone, I don't. etc.
Obviously, during the summer that doesn't happen. Today was my FIRST "All About Me" day of the new school year and I have been waiting for 8:00 am Wednesday morning for several days now. It just gives me a chance to re-charge my batteries and bask in being home alone, doing what I want, when I want.
What did I do, you ask? Why thank you for asking! ;) I spent most of the morning watching TV (GMA, the Today Show, Kelly & Michael, & I can't remember what else). It was great. I checked my bookmarked french blogs. I let Jillian Michaels kick my butt for 25 minutes in my living room (via Amazon Instant Video).
THEN came the highlight of my day :D
PAMPER ME TIME, using the beauty products in the pic above.
I took a long, leisurely, warm shower while blasting music. I hot oiled my hair, rubbed my legs with the body scrub, applied body cream all over, and gave myself a facial peel. I feel like a new woman! It feels so good to take care of myself and have the God-given luxury of spending time at home alone.
One more minute of "freedom" left, then I have to be a mom again! --homework, dinner, etc. That's ok. I'm fully recharged and ready for anything (I think!).
I hope you enjoy the pleasure of finding some time to re-charge your batteries at least once per month (hopefully more!). :)
P.S. In case you're wondering why I'm talking about having one more minute of freedom left and you noticed that this post was published after 6:00 p.m., that's easy: I used the last minutes of my "freedom" to start the post, waited till the light was perfect to take the above picture, then published the post.
So, a year or two ago I started a new "tradition" for myself. I began to allot myself one day per month (while the kids are in school) to do as I wish for the time that they're in school. If I want to lounge on the sofa and watch TV all day in my pajamas, that's what I do. If I want to watch a chick flick, I do. If I want to do a craft or two, I do it. I get to do whatever my little heart desires for those hours, and I don't do anything that my little heart DOESN'T desire--if I don't feel like answering the phone, I don't. etc.
Obviously, during the summer that doesn't happen. Today was my FIRST "All About Me" day of the new school year and I have been waiting for 8:00 am Wednesday morning for several days now. It just gives me a chance to re-charge my batteries and bask in being home alone, doing what I want, when I want.
What did I do, you ask? Why thank you for asking! ;) I spent most of the morning watching TV (GMA, the Today Show, Kelly & Michael, & I can't remember what else). It was great. I checked my bookmarked french blogs. I let Jillian Michaels kick my butt for 25 minutes in my living room (via Amazon Instant Video).
THEN came the highlight of my day :D
PAMPER ME TIME, using the beauty products in the pic above.
I took a long, leisurely, warm shower while blasting music. I hot oiled my hair, rubbed my legs with the body scrub, applied body cream all over, and gave myself a facial peel. I feel like a new woman! It feels so good to take care of myself and have the God-given luxury of spending time at home alone.
One more minute of "freedom" left, then I have to be a mom again! --homework, dinner, etc. That's ok. I'm fully recharged and ready for anything (I think!).
I hope you enjoy the pleasure of finding some time to re-charge your batteries at least once per month (hopefully more!). :)
P.S. In case you're wondering why I'm talking about having one more minute of freedom left and you noticed that this post was published after 6:00 p.m., that's easy: I used the last minutes of my "freedom" to start the post, waited till the light was perfect to take the above picture, then published the post.
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