Friday Smile(s)
Yesterday, I was sick. Really sick. Sicker than I've been in a long, long time. And it hit me for the first time that mommies don't get to call in sick. THAT SUCKS. So why is this a Friday Smile? Well, because although mommies don't get to call in sick - sometimes, if they're very lucky, they can call *their* mommies. My mom was here by 10 am and spent the day taking care of Briony so that I could take care of myself (and even cleaned up my kitchen). Thank you, Mom :)
I had another rough night, but I'm starting to feel better today - though I'm nowhere near 100% yet. It's Geoff's last shift until next week Sunday, so I know that if I can muddle through until 8 pm tonight, it will all be okay.
Briony is napping in her swing, both arms wrapped around one of her many stuffed friends, which is pretty much the cutest thing ever. Just before her nap, she was getting especially giggly and I was tickling her. It was getting to the point where I only had to smile at her and wiggle my fingers, and she'd be totally lost in fits of giggles. I love this kid. (Even though she totally puked on me this morning. SO gross.)
She fell asleep, and I was just settling onto the couch when the doorbell rang. Mr Postman brought me my brand-new fancy pink Chi iron. YAY.
Funny how it's the smallest things that can make you smile. Things are definitely looking up...
Labels: Briony, Family, Friday Smile, One Good Thing
The First Step
I've been giving a lot of thought to this whole concept of being gentler with myself. And I decided that today would be the first true day of figuring out what that might mean in my life.
This morning, I enjoyed a lovely leisurely breakfast with my mom and my friend Kathy - who braved the terrible snowy roads to spend some time with me (ahem BRIONY). These ladies are two of my very favourite people to spend time with, and it was really nice to catch up, even if it was much too short. The best part? I didn't kill myself running around and trying to make sure that my house was perfectly clean before they arrived. I decided that they would just have to love me, messy bathroom and all. I also decided to spend the last 15 minutes before they arrived just cuddling with Briony - who was in the sweetest, giggliest mood - instead of doing my makeup. And then when they got here, I didn't beat myself up about my choices. Instead, I chose to just relax and have fun - to be fully present in the moment and make the most of the time I had with them. It felt really, really good.
Spending that time with them was truly my one good thing that happened today. Well, that and the time I spent cuddling in bed with Briony this afternoon. It was supposed to be a nap, but she just wanted to play. Oh well.
And I just got off the phone to book a massage for next week Tuesday. HOORAY. I seriously haven't been since I was pregnant, and it's something that I've really been wanting (read NEEDING) to do.
I thought that was likely enough for one day. It's a very good start :)
Labels: Being Gentle, Briony, Family, Kathy, One Good Thing
