First of all, I have to say, since we've been keeping Dayton so much the last couple of months (and trust me, I wouldn't have it any other way), I can see where I lost myself. While you still live your life, there are certain things that just get put on hold.....and I'm also reminded of why it's so important for moms & dads to make sure that when they have little ones, they make time for themselves as a couple. It's so easy to get engrossed in the beautiful world of diapers and Diego and making sure the right seal gets put into the right lid of the sippy cup (trust me - this is important!) - - it's easy neglect stopping to look into the eyes of the one you love and say "How're ya doin'?"
So - back to finding me - -
1) I've given myself permission to do nice things for myself. My children are capable and self reliant adults - yes, Tommy is still a senior in high school, but he's got his own job, his own apt, and is very very cheap - - therefore, I don't need to interfer. It's okay to get a good haircut and color, to buy a food processor for the kitchen, and to even turn the ringer off on the phone every once in awhile.
2) I've started reading again. Years ago, I read all the time, I started again, I've sort of cut back since we've had Dayton (my evening reading has become time loving the little man) - but besides looking through Better Homes & Gardens or a new gardening magazine, I still try to get in a few chapters of Joyce Meyer or Mother Angelica every week. They keep me focused on what is truly important.
3) I'm planning a small vegetable garden this summer for the first time in several years. Tomatoes, peppers, carrots -- Dave is going to put together raised beds for me - - love that man! Also thinking that the big planter he put built last summer will make a great place for an herb garden.
4) I'm getting back into what I love to do and that's decorate. Admittedly, I'm taking baby steps, but I'm having fun putting together new 'scapes' for the shelves on the unit Dave built last summer. Can't wait for the next unit to be built so that I'll have more shelves to decorate!
5) I'm not walking as much as I was in the beginning of the year - - Dayton thinks the treadmill should be as much for him as it Dave and I and that's just not working out for any of us. So - I walk when I can. Not doing as well there as I'd hoped - - but I know that some is better than none.
6) The new thing I've learned in the last week and a half is that eating grain free isn't as tough as I thought it would be. It's forced me to think more about food and to be more creative with food and I have to say, I've found some excellent Paleo recipes! Indian Butter Chicken, Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, Coconut Curry Chicken Salad, I've learned to make "cauliflour rice" and "zuchini noodles", and that Almond Milk is delicious in a protien shake!
7) And most important - I'm learning to forgive myself for my past mistakes and not to dwell on where I messed up.
Joyce Meyer Ministries posting on today's Facebook says "
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