first off thank you guys for the past two weeks of encouraging words and kindness. i went back yesterday to the last two weeks posts...and those words were much needed. i had a really bad day yesterday, i'll spare too many details but this time around the next day after dropping him off at the airport was harder than the first time. the first time there was a lot of crying and a headache but then it was done, this time there was no real hard crying but just emotionally i felt like i got hit by a truck pretty sure it was one of the worst days i've had in a long time, so i decided to take an "emotional day" and did absolutely nothing but lie in bed read magazines and feed the kids. pretty sure the tv stayed on all the live long day with cartoons on it. yes mother of the year, send your nominations this way.but as the day went on and as i looked at old magazines i've realized something...i MISS reading and looking at magazines. it's been replaced with just looking at websites of these magazines and i like it but there's something about magazines.
so i'm going to do something that's been a long time coming. simplifying. i'm taking time for me to be more slow...i'm going to sit and read a magazine and not just while waiting in line at the store or while i'm sitting in the car waiting for the kids to get out of school...but sometime during the day, i'm going to sit.and.look.at.a.magazine...
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i tell ya what...i look forward to the 2 magazines i subscribe to like they are christmas. i either wait till everyone is asleep somewhere or i lock myself in the bathroom with a nice hot bath and have some time alone with country home or country living. there is nothing like looking at beautiful things on a page to make me feel like things are alright with the world.
i'm glad that you took a day...don't be afraid to do that. the world won't stop if you do.;)
V, you deserve a day to yourself! And I think it's a great idea to carve out a little magazine time. I love looking at those magazines too! I'm sorry that you had such a bad day...I'm throwing telepathic hugs across the state for you right now!
I love magazines! And I love you! I'm so sorry the emotions can be overwhelming, but aren't you glad you can feel? And think how overwhelming they'll be in the opposite direction upon J's return.
I get several magazines and take the time to look at them. YOU deserve that time, you are the mother of the year!
I always look forward to getting the mail when I know a great magazine is on the way. Hang in there!
So are these magazines the ones where you get all your fantabulous ideas?? Cause that new kitchen of yours...it looks like it came straight out of a magazine! I have this great new kitchen that is a blank slate so far and I have no idea what to do with it...if you have any hot ideas or suggested reading, please share!!
And everyone deserves a day off now and then...you probably more than most!
Good for you! Too often women don't attend to their own emotional needs because they're too busy taking care of others. But unless and until you take care of yourself you will sooner or later take a nosedive. You don't have to be Superwoman - just a super woman. blessings, marlene
v, my heart goes out to you. i hope every day is full of sunshine till he comes home and that that day comes quickly. :)
yes my favorite two magazines are country living and martha stewart. love it all and it makes me smile and happy and inspired all in one fatal swoop!
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