I used to love rainy days. When I was single and I could sleep late and watch movies undisturbed all day. Today I was beyond grateful that Riley allowed me a sleep until 8:30 this morning. I was tired, but optimistic when I woke up. I should have known when I heard the rain that it would be a painful day. I was swollen like crazy and so sleepy. Mike and I were like zombies between my pain and his hangover (he was at a friend's bachelor party last night).
On the bright side the kids (besides making a heck of a mess)were really good. They played together without incident all day. We had a few moments of struggle, but it was a great lesson for me. Instead of spending the whole day fretting over my lost day or destructively pushing myself past my limits, I didn't. I truly took it easy. Watched TV, tickled the baby and all that good stuff. I didn't even stress over not being able to get my blog post done all day. It was very laid back here.
The moments of tension occurred when we needed to get a meal made or kids bathed and in bed. I do mean moments in every case what needed to be done got done. Imagine that. I only felt trace amounts of guilt as I climbed back onto the couch or into bed at every opportunity.
The weekend is coming to a close. This week I'll have Miss Roo all to myself and I follow up with the New Ortho too.
A slow and calm Sunday makes my calendar at least twice a month. Creating head space for the upcoming week matters to me and I am incapable of being present when I am so stressed or tired. Like you, I ache when the barometer changes and this time of year in Nor Cal we get storms and fronts and weather regularly.
ReplyDeleteHope the New Ortho trip is fruitful this time.