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Life Then:
Monday: I am the first one up in the morning making sure everyone is off on the right foot. I always wave goodbye at our family room window. I check my calendar to make sure I am off of work for the kids events. Baseball, track, cross country, band/choir concerts, dance competitions, and plays. Then off to work as a cosmetologist. Then back home to make sure dinner is on the table. Fridays are date night with my husband. Fish Fry dinner, a Wisconsin tradition. My kids always had friends over. We were the “hang-out house“. Life was full of fun activities, laughter, and things always going on. Our home was never quiet.
Life Now:
Monday: I get up with my husband and sit down together for breakfast. I send him off on the right foot and wave goodbye at our living room window. I jump on the internet before work. Then to work I go, and come home. Its hard to make dinner for just two. I do some tidying up around the house then back on the internet I go. My husband gives me shit for it. Then friday comes and we go out for fish fry dinner.
It is much more quiet, the home stays clean, and I have a lot more time for myself. It is very different. I don’t know if I like it! My husband has signed me up for a weekend with the girls at Camp Morris Conference Center to make a scrapbook for us. We have lots for our children but I never made a scrapbook for us. It is October 17–19. I said ok and that it sounds like a good idea. Wow, does it feel uncomfortable doing something for myself. I was talking to a friend about the weekend and found myself getting emotional. I do not really know why. I will have let you all know how it goes in October.
Sounds like the next stage of life.
Takes adjusting to, but it’s sweet and relaxing.
This your time, this is when we need to be a bit more selfish, self centered and enjoy ourselves without anyone’s company.
Let me know if that works for you, because I’m still trying to figure it all out.
Yana
Yana
Thank you for responding!
So, I guess it’s time to get to know ME. Be my own best friend :) I will keep you posted
I learned the hard way that I am not the worst company I have ever had. Good luck to you.
You will be surprised as you ease into it! Just take it slow at first, but then grab on and go for it!!! You are an amazing woman, look at what you have accomplished, you deserve this time for yourself...so enjoy every minute of it and do it with style!!! Have fun on your weekend and make sure to tell us all about it!!! ~ Dana
Hello Angelina! Count your blessings!!!! I was and still kind of a “workoholic” I always had time for everyone and very seldom “ME TIME” due to health I learned a lot. It has been several years, but now, I don’t care how busy I am I always make time for myself, every day at least 30 minutes. I even go outside, sit under a tree with a book or listen to some music or just close my eyes and dream if what I want and where I want to go or simply close my eyes and listen. I work from home, so getting away from work, well, figure it out. The phone and the computer are here. I learned how to tune it out. One day a week I meet out with a friend just to visit or have fun and even make “appointments” to go out with my other half. I know what you mean about your husband, I work US from East Coast to West Coast, UK and Japan. I now have only certain nights I work the long hours. I get a “funny face” every so often. My daughter is married now and I know the feeling you are talking about an empty house. I even , miss her interruptions. Even though I work in the Health and Beauty field and my house is a busy house, once everyone is gone… it feels empty. I learned how to live life and live it to the fullest. I felt guilty in the beginning, but not any more. YOU deserve it! So enjoy it! I love what I do for a living and I am very grateful. Helping others have no price and the best part is that I live it every day! I imagine that you as a cosmetologist love to see the smile on your clients faces as well. I work with cosmetologists and estheticians as well and I see their clients faces. It is rewarding. Savor the moment. Each one is special.
To YOUR Health, Wealth and “Me Time”
Maritza
www.maritza.usana.com
I can relate to what you are saying. I moved my youngest to college last week and now it is just my husband and our 3 year old chocolate lab. She is really my side kick, she goes everywhere with me.
I was a stay at home mom for 20 years, my life was their life. Their activities and appointments took precedent. Looking back it was the right choice because I couldn’t be more proud of them. The thing is now I have to learn how to figure out how to fill my day, put “me” first and find “my” identity.
My first step was to become a member of this website, for inspiration, companionship and support.
Welcome pega08, you came to the right place!!! You will find your way. Take care and have fun. Dana
Hello peja08
Welcome and thank you for responding to my blog. Its wonderful to no I am not alone.Angelina
Hello Peja08! I have been a “stay at home single mom” since my daughter was 13 months! I made up my mind to raise her after my divorce. I did not want her in daycare. I always worked while she was in school when younger and very few weekends. I am a Realtor (retired now) and have been running a home-based business for the last 5 years. My daughter just got married last May 31,08. And I am also very proud of her. She still the light of my eyes! Besides that having time for “ME” now I work more and have started a campaing to help the Children Hunger Fund. With the company I represent, they work with CHF and help children around the world! This has filled me with so much Joy and I am helping make a difference. I am very passionate about health and helping others. This keeps me busy and is something I enjoy. Even my daughter tells me that it is time to begin “traveling all around the World“. It is wonderful to work and play at the same time. Plans are being made to begin my travels in 2009 as an International Trainer!
To your Life!
Remember to live live to its fullest in happiness & health,
Maritza
http://www.maritza.usana.com/
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