Happy Sunday, goalies.

It's a rainy day here, but I know it'll help make everything green and pretty, so no complaints. With all of my preaching about taking time for ourselves, I decided to actually do that last night. I let Katelyn stay up and watch a movie and I went upstairs, pulled together all of my nail care stuff, food care, lotions, eye brow tweezing, etc. stuff. And I spent an hour shaving my legs, pampering my feet, hands, cleaning up my brows, moisturizing my face, etc. It was like an hour at the spa I had a glass of wine, favorite music playing, etc. It's amazing how much better I felt after that one hour of peace and self care. Now to work that in on the crazier days when it is needed most.

Sunshine, it definitely makes sense. When you're so accustomed to being the caregiver, receiving that kind of care and attention feels very strange. I think it's important we all learn how to be cared for though. The people that do that do it because they love us and want to help - by not letting them, it is almost an insult. And as far as you making the time to take care of you... boy I understand that battle. It felt so good to carve out that time for myself yesterday. I wish it were easy to do, but I think we have to just constantly be aware of it.

Boston, I love cleaning out the house, donating/selling stuff, and feeling like life is just a bit less cluttered! I don't think you have to accept that you are treated that way, but perhaps you can do things for yourself that make you feel better other than turning to food for therapy? I'm looking at myself as I say this because I've pretty much eaten myself through every sad or stressful situation in my life. When we need that comfort, food is our drug. When I'm losing weight I seem so much more emotional than usual. What I've learned is that it's not that I'm more emotional, it's that I'm not using food to stifle those feelings, and therefor the emotion comes out and is felt so much more strongly. And sometimes that's the exact opposite of what we want to have happen Do you have a local female friend that you get together with? Friends have been my savior in times like that.

Ok goalies. Going to pick away at some work work so that hopefully my Monday isn't too rough. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and make time for yourselves

"I have an everyday religion that works for me.
Love yourself first, and everything else falls into line.
"

-Lucille Ball


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