Mini Update
Maybe because too many things kept going wrong, or maybe because it was my birthday week, but I found myself at a point where I just wanted to be nice to myself for a change.
I'm a martyr. Well, not really. But I tend to suffer in silence for a long time before I'll complain. Over the weekend, I met my Waterloo.
Once Greg got here things improved greatly, and that's when I decided to stop pushing myself and treat myself kindly.
The best thing that happened was that he fixed my water lines. No more hauling water to the animals. Woo Hoo!!
It's funny how the simplest of pleasures can mollify me. I want to turn over a new leaf and spend a little time (and money) on myself for a change. Nothing drastic. Just a few new clothes and maybe a day at the hair salon once in a while.
I have a bad habit of doing without and I'm starting to scare myself in the mornings.
A little mini update of the last three days...
• We left the back door ajar allowing Tank and Nana to make their escape. Tank did his old man wandering, but Nana came to find us (we were in the back forty) and tattled on Tank. We nearly had heart attacks when we realized the door had been left open. Fortunately Tank didn't go far, and Maggie and Iko were unaware of the open door. Crisis averted!
• The baby goats are doing so much so much better. They are jumping and running around like normal little goatlings. The blind goat can see now! They are exactly two and half weeks old today.
• Both my heaters in the house went out at the same time. Greg hasn't figured out why yet. It's not a big deal since we haven't needed the heaters in a while. I only noticed it when I flipped the switch on accidentally and noticed it didn't come on.
• We bought custom blinds for the last remaining windows in the house. These things are expensive but I couldn't put it off any longer. Greg is happy. His den will finally have proper window coverings.
• Half my garden is in.
• My birthday was nice. Despite the lightning storms and losing power, it was good to have Greg home. Tank was so happy to see him. We stayed home and I made dinner. Greg brought me a cake from my favorite bakery in SE Texas.
Do you ever reach a point where enough was enough and you make a conscious effort to change it? If you could change anything about your circumstances right now, what would it be? I'll see if I can send a little extra Karma your way.
I'm a martyr. Well, not really. But I tend to suffer in silence for a long time before I'll complain. Over the weekend, I met my Waterloo.
Once Greg got here things improved greatly, and that's when I decided to stop pushing myself and treat myself kindly.
The best thing that happened was that he fixed my water lines. No more hauling water to the animals. Woo Hoo!!
It's funny how the simplest of pleasures can mollify me. I want to turn over a new leaf and spend a little time (and money) on myself for a change. Nothing drastic. Just a few new clothes and maybe a day at the hair salon once in a while.
I have a bad habit of doing without and I'm starting to scare myself in the mornings.
A little mini update of the last three days...
• We left the back door ajar allowing Tank and Nana to make their escape. Tank did his old man wandering, but Nana came to find us (we were in the back forty) and tattled on Tank. We nearly had heart attacks when we realized the door had been left open. Fortunately Tank didn't go far, and Maggie and Iko were unaware of the open door. Crisis averted!
• The baby goats are doing so much so much better. They are jumping and running around like normal little goatlings. The blind goat can see now! They are exactly two and half weeks old today.
• Both my heaters in the house went out at the same time. Greg hasn't figured out why yet. It's not a big deal since we haven't needed the heaters in a while. I only noticed it when I flipped the switch on accidentally and noticed it didn't come on.
• We bought custom blinds for the last remaining windows in the house. These things are expensive but I couldn't put it off any longer. Greg is happy. His den will finally have proper window coverings.
• Half my garden is in.
• My birthday was nice. Despite the lightning storms and losing power, it was good to have Greg home. Tank was so happy to see him. We stayed home and I made dinner. Greg brought me a cake from my favorite bakery in SE Texas.
Do you ever reach a point where enough was enough and you make a conscious effort to change it? If you could change anything about your circumstances right now, what would it be? I'll see if I can send a little extra Karma your way.
Comments
Part of the reason I've been so lax with myself is because I want those around me to be comfortable, but it's me who usually has to sacrifice to make their lives easier.
It's good that you did not allow wonky weather outside to dictate having a wonderful day with your loves inside the house.
Good girl, Nana for making sure there was no repeat of the crisis which shall not be named.
And yay for the "kids" doing well :-)
By they way, I sometimes wonder if sacrificing ourselves is the normal course for most women. I do this myself, let things go for me so that I can see things go smoothly for others. I'm making slow progress in doing for me, but it's not often that I put me first.
Re: ...crisis which shall not be named.
LOL! Yes! Let's not name that. We had fleeting glimpses of deja vous that day.
As for changing circumstances? Hmmm... I guess the only thing I wish is that I WANTED to exercise more. Then maybe I would. I really am out of shape. Well, I HAVE a shape, it's just not a good one! Haha!
I often kick myself about exercise. When I was young and didn't need to exercise, we went to the gym all the time. Now that I need it, there are a hundred other things I'd rather do.
No sure you can help with that one but sure glad Greg made your birthday special and all is working out with the critters as it should, thank goodness for tattle tale Nana too as your stress level did not need to reach new heights for sure.
I'm with you on the exercise thing. When I was young, slim and fit (back when Noah was building the Ark), I loved going to the gym. Now that I need to go, I can't bear the thought of it. I'd rather have cake. :)
Yes, window treatments are the biggest scam around, aren't they? LOL The costs are amazing.
It's a shame you can't carve out a room just for yourself. Everyone needs a little privacy with their thoughts.
Sometimes I think our guardian angels should carry a sledgehammer around with them. Then, when we drape ourselves in martyr shrouds, they can smack that silliness right out of us -- and that comment is directed at me, not you :)
Happy to hear all the kids are doing great.
Glad to hear your birthday went well. Husband asked if I was excited for mine. Hell no. They're starting to get a little boring.
I don't know why I've let this self-abuse go on for so long. Maybe living alone so much of the time has drained me.
I have a tendency to make myself a 'martyr' as well, so we'll both work on pampering ourselves, ok?
That cake looked amazing. Hope it tasted even better!
Glad Greg is home to help you. You definitely deserve the break, and the pampering.
Your birthday celebration sounds perfect!
Re: I just need things to stop breaking,
I hear that! They seem to occur in groups. Sometimes I don't know which to fix first.