Self Care Monday 3/23

[cam]

What did you do this past week? Were you able to delegate anything?

Anything you are looking forward to this week?

Challenge: Have a family date (something that doesn't mean extra stress for you of course). It can be something simple like a picnic at home (in the house if needed due to weather) or a movie in your living room with popcorn or some special snack, for example. Or a family outing somewhere pleasant for everyone (an egg hunt or something, zoo, park, local attraction, hike, bike ride, whatever). Do as short as you need if time is tight (a special dinner picnic might be a good choice as we all have to eat anyway). Whatever you do, the key is have fun and just enjoy your family without having to think about the stresses and appointments and goals and everything else for a bit.

[cam]

This past week wasn't really anything particular. I delegated dishes to MH other than just a couple essentials while he wasn't around.

Was hoping the weather would be nice this weekend so we could get out and do something, but forecast isn't looking good so far. Might need to look into indoor options. Might run to a few stores solo to finish up some Easter shopping (just need egg fillers). Maybe we'll dye eggs sometime too.

[mamaturtle]

This past week: I walked on the thread mill while DH did the bicycle one time. We watched Gabriel Iglesias while we worked out. It was fun.

I have been recording my blood pressure for the doctor. DH and I have appointments tomorrow.

I delegated to DH to watch DS at the 2 hour eval appointment last Friday, while I filled out all the questions on the surveys. He took DS to switch out toys from the toy room and take DS to the bathroom. It was a great relief to have DH there. DH will help me out again this Friday for the second part of the eval.

This week: I don't have anything exciting for myself planned. We will see. All I have is trying to walk more than once.

Challenge: The State ASD support group has been hosting monthly art classes for the kids for the past 3 months. This Saturday is the last one.

[olivegoose]

I got my DH to run a few errands for me.

I'm hoping we can go on a hike this weekend!

[mcribster]

I will try to have a family date this week. I'm meeting with a homeopath Friday for both kids. The paperwork has been interesting because it is about their strengths, weaknesses, habits and trying consider what they are feeling. it's also about the pregnancy and how i felt carrying them. I'm looking forward to it because it seems like a kind of therapy to spend 2-3 hours talking about our family and all the challenges we've faced. I hope I feel at peace when it's done.