I doubt anyone is really concerned about where I’ve been this week, but just in case some lone soul is scratching their head and stewing over my apparent disappearance from the blogging world, I thought I’d check in and let you know where I’ve been.
Absolutely nowhere.
I’ve been right here at my house glancing at the Internet ever so often, but having little to do with it. My two kids are on Spring Break this week, so I’ve taken a little break of my own. (I’m still reading my Bible every day…well I still have yet to read yesterday’s selections, but I’ll get caught up by mid-afternoon, I promise!) Other than a whirlwind shopping trip in Tucson to try to find my daughter a prom dress, we haven’t really done much. But the break has been enjoyable all the same.
Mainly I’ve just enjoyed changing up my pace a little, focusing on my family, and staying away from “work.” Not that the blog is really work, but it’s still a part of my work day. So I just haven’t made it a priority this week.
Every now and then we just have to shake things up a bit, huh? I know I do. I’m all for routine, but I need to skip it occasionally too. A little break seems to recharge me, help me appreciate what I have, and get re-focused.
So this week I’ve watched a little more mindless TV, taken longer walks, read a magazine or two, changed out my winter clothes for brighter spring ones, and played some table games. I also ate dinner all by myself on my back porch last night while the rest of my family ate at their favorite Mexican dive (not a favorite for me, but I think it’s good for them to do some things without me, don’t you?). It’s been a good week to step back from the normal and just enjoy the change in weather, the potential of spring, and a little nesting.
When you change things up a bit, what do you do differently? Aside from taking a vacation and going somewhere, how do you take a little break from the normal pace? I’d love to know. And if anyone is still checking in here after my two day absence, I bet they’d love to know too!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day all! And here’s to Spring!
SOOOOO excited that Spring feels like it's here!! We have taken a break this week too! My sister is here, and while we did the whole Grand Canyon thing last weekend, we have spent the last 2 days just chilling…even stayed in PJs most of the day yesterday! The kids have asked "Where are we going?" several times and I think they are SHOCKED when I say "NOWHERE!!" Life is about to get crazy again next week… and on top of all the normal craziness, we'll be MOVING next weekend! WHOO HOO!!!! So I'm enjoying the break while I can!!! 🙂
ENJOY YOUR KIDDOS!!!
I always miss you when you don't post. So don't think people don't notice–I do!! So glad you are enjoying your week off. As for time alone with Dad? I am all for it. My girls eat breakfast with their dad every Saturday at a diner nearby. I love that they have that special time with him every week.
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today and leaving your lovely long message. And here I am commenting right after the lovely, Shelly, who I got to meet this week for lunch. We talked about you. I have been a follower of your blog and an occassional commentor, since your Eat, Pray, Love review, which I think Shelly linked too. I am a ministry wife as well.
I will write again with some thoughts on Seattle. It is a beautiful city and you will love it. Hope you get sunshine . . . as it is just amazing then.
When I want to take some time off . . . I love a few hours in bed in the morning with tea and lots of books, studies, magazines etc.
Have a great weekend.
Fondly,
Glenda
When I have time to myself, I like to stay in my pj's all morning, drink coffee, read, and take naps…not necessarily in that order. 😉
I've gotten away from blogging, myself. Since my brother's health issues, I've been trying to spend more time with family than with the internet.
I always enjoy reading your posts, Kay. You are an inspiration to me!
Blessings…