A Little Reprieve
Written by Lynn on November 14th, 2008Lately I’ve read some interesting threads on line about mommies having “me time” — whether or not they really need it. I think that is such an individual thing. I don’t have to be eyeball deep in “me time,” but I can honestly say that it does amazing things for my perspective to have just a couple of hours every so often by myself, away from my usual day-to-day activities.
Last night I had a little reprieve from all that goes on at home all the time. I guess it’s a bit paradoxical that what I did while I was out was directly related to everything that goes on here all the time, but nonetheless I got out for awhile.
I had ordered a couple of books from the bookstore and received a call that they were in. One of them was Little Oh
right now and I just love the illustrations by Jim Lamarche. I wanted Princess of the Universe to have a few books containing his illustrations, not to mention that the story of Little Oh is a great one. We also have the book Albert
While I was upstairs, I snapped this picture of one of the dressers in our doll house. Tee hee. Miss Priss LOVES animals, which is why our study of The Raft will probably carry on for longer than planned. I wonder if this is an indication of what her real home will look like when she grows up.
Actually, I did not focus solely on things for school while I was out, but I stopped by Whole Foods and picked up some thing that I really love. The Greens and Whey is something I drink every morning with milk. Yum.
The Bragg’s seasoning are really good, if you’ve not tried them before. This is the first time I’ve purchased the plain liquid Aminos because I tend to stay away from anything that says “soy,” but my husband’s heart health information says that soy can help him, so I think he might enjoy using this. The ginger and sesame dressing, though? We all love it. Love it!
So that was my “me time” for a couple of hours last night. I think it feels good to fix up a bit and just enjoy getting out, going in a couple of stores, perhaps buying something special (like my new wall calendar for 2009), and just being me.
What do you do for ME time?
Lynn
PS – I was excited to find that my total cholesterol has dropped 30 points over the last six years! Woo hoo. I plan to post soon about why I think this is so. I’m sure diet plays a huge role.
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I have started getting together with a couple of girlfriends every other Sunday evening. We meet at IHOP and cut coupons, plan our week, trade recipes and general household ideas. It has been a blessing!
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“Rain Babies” is one of my favorite books.
I have never read “little oh”..
Will have to look at a copy next time I am in a bookstore.
I really love when you post about FIAR…
I am just so fascinated by the whole concept.