My Time

I love being with my family and spending time doing fun things. But as I sit in a massaging chair with a roller going up and down my back, a slight vibration on my upper back, a bit of heat and my feet soaking in a warm jacuzzi like bath, I am reminded why it is so important for me to get out and recharge.

Since Vegas, I have made a great effort to get out and take a break from the "everyday." The everyday thinking about getting back on track. The everyday thinking about what to cook for supper. The everyday thinking about grocery shopping, Target runs, bill paying, work and schedules. The everyday diaper bag packing, laundry doing, attentive momma and wife. The everyday vacuuming, dog scolding, laundry folding, potty cleaning and face wiping. You get the picture? Good!

My point is that the things I love about my life are also the things that will drive me to flip my fricken nut...if I don't continue to take breaks for myself. All of the "everyday" things I listed are much more bearable when I can get out every so often and am free to take a short road trip without having to listen to the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, have dinner and drinks with good friends or can just roam around a store without having to cruise up and down each and every toy aisle making commentary on how great of a garbage truck that is.

Our brains need breaks from our everydays. It is wonderful to just not have to think about what I have to do next to keep the household running smoothly...even if it is just for a couple of hours.

It is kind of funny that I'm getting a pedicure while blogging all of this. My mind is relaxed and at peace. My body is doing even better with this girl rubbing salt scrub all over my feet and calf!!!

After this, I will go get handsoap for home and return to watch the remainder of the Home Run Derby with Brett. It's tradition, you know!

Can I just tell you how incredible it is that this gal is now massaging my other calf?!?!?! I could jump outta this chair and kiss her on the mouth!!!!! It has been too long since I came to get one of these (at my favorite place for pedicures). My mind is almost completely blank right now. I just told the gal that I could jump out of my chair and kiss her on the lips. It just kinda came out. She said that was the first time she had ever received that compliment. Yessssss. My job here is done.

I once again encourage you to take a break from your everyday. You won't regret it and you may just enjoy it so much you will do it again.

Signing off for now, to all of you near and far and to those of you needing a break from your everyday, until next time...