My First Week

Alot has happened in this first week off, I got some organizing done, laundry caught up, the house cleaned top to bottom, gone to medical appointments, attended a school play, cut the lawn, went to garage sales, took L to see her friend perform in a play at the theatre, went to a birthday party, then out with some girls from work, picked up our new camper, prepped it for paint, and celebrated Mothers Day!! I would say I am off to a productive start! I also met with a family that wants me to babysit their 11mos old daughter for the next 4 months! That starts tomorrow, so more busy days to come! Happy Mothers Day!

Day One A Success!

Alright, so today was the first official day of my time at home, and it was great! I wrote out a to-do list (which is something I do......all the time) and I did everything I set out to do, and a little bit more. I ate all meals at home (kind of a big deal for me), I walked, not drove, to drop L off at school and pick her up, I drank more water today than diet coke (also a big deal), on top of cleaning up the house, doing laundry, making dinner, grocery shopping, and taking care of L's friend T after school. I feel energized and excited for what is to come. I have ended the day with a half hour in the hot tub and painted toe nails....it doesn't get better than that. Life is good :)

Off to a Good Start

Okay, so I got through my last day of work.....not particularly easy, but very nice. So many people with so many nice things to say. It isn't too often in my line of work that you get lots of appreciation, so it feels a bit uncomfortable....note to self.....work on accepting praise. Anyways, it is done and I have art projects, kind notes, two enormous cards, and a piece of delicious cake to show for it! My family took me out for dinner, with my brother in law and his girlfriend which was really nice, then gave me a fruit infusion water bottle, a lawn ornament and a package of seeds to celebrate my last day of work. Not to mention, husband was the winner of the early bird draw connected to a charity walk we are doing at the end of the month! He won a huge pamper package consisting of yoga, massage therapy, and meditation......well, guess who is cashing that one in? I am one lucky duck!

The Count Down Is On!

Okay, so here is the (coles notes) story.....I am a crafter, a gardener, a night owl, a camper, a home renovator, a feminist, an advocate, a wife, a mother, and now a blogger. I work for an amazing women's organization and I love my job. I have decided to leave that job for 6 months to put all of my energy into my family and into me. I have so much to be grateful for, and this little adventure is on the list. My fearless leader M suggested I start a blog, and I think it is a great idea (who am I after all to question my fearless leader). In the next 6 months I am going to spend quality time with my daughter and husband, as well as often neglected friends and family. I am going to spend a great deal of time focused on my health. I plan on finding new and exciting ways to feed my family, I want to organize every little part of my life. That doesn't seem unrealistic does it? Six months is definitely enough time to settle into new, wonderful, healthy, filling my heart to overflowing kinda habits....right? The count down is definitely on......in 18hrs 12mins I will leave my office for the last time as "right now" me, to return "even better" me (fingers crossed)