Since last Thursday, I have left the house three times. Twice to the doctor and once to the pharmacy and library. This would drive many crazy, but not me. I love staying at home. I crave staying at home.
Everything is so calm and peaceful. We listen to music or just to each other's voices. I play with Claire and her new toys. We read books and cuddle. I clean house.
Since I quit work at the end of the school year, I haven't been home this much. I intended to, but just haven't been able to. Paul's illness grounded us and freed our schedule.
I focus so much on helping others and saving money by going to several stores that I've been missing out on what's happening at my house. It's funny because I want to teach them empathy and charity but have forgotten to teach them and myself how to relax.
I am so much happier when we stay home, so my New Year's resolution is to do more of that. I think if I do my grocery shopping on Sunday or bundle my errands into one day, we can stay home all the other days. I am learning that I need to schedule at home time. It's importance had been lost to me.
It's so amazing that instead of cabin fever, I'm feeling more like myself.
Here's a place where Sarah writes what's on her heart and mind for whomever will read it. Sometimes it's hilarious, sometimes it's little pieces of life that I'm grateful for. Enjoy!
Glad you got some much needed at home time. How is Paul doing now? The breathing treatments helping? Take care of yourself.
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