31 days of Self Care: Days 1 and 2
Day 1, New Years Day (grandchildren): I was so blessed to spend the first day of 2010 with two of my grandchildren – a rare treat! Gavin, a Nintendo DS expert at 5 years old, was here (from Battle Ground, Washington) with his mom and dad (my oldest son) for a few days. He and Kendall, our 4 year old princess who lives with her dad and mom (my daughter) just a few miles from me, spent New Year’s Eve at Grandma Terry’s. It was the first time the two of them had been together for a sleepover at Grandma’s. The next morning (Day 1) we were awakened by the two of them, standing hand in hand in our bedroom – such a cute picture! There were pancakes for Gavin (and Grandpa) and oatmeal with apples for Kendall. (They can have whatever they want at Grandma’s.) Ken and I could have spent New Year’s Eve partying, but we chose to treat ourselves to the joy of being grandparents. Setting aside time for our grandchildren was truly a gift to both of us and a memorable way to bring in the New Year.
Day s 2 & 3 (loving partnership): Ken, my husband and partner in life, and I launched the beginning of a good-sized interior design project – adding wainscoting (paneling and chair rail) to our dining room. It began with measuring and remeasuring and then with Ken using the table saw and me supporting the 12 x 8 sheets of white panel board as they were cut. Then it was applying the adhesive and adhering each sheet to the wall. It didn’t stop there. Ken filled the seams and staple gun divets and primed and painted the paneling. Then it was on to the chair rail moulding – painting, filling, and sanding and re-sanding and then lots of touch-up painting (all of this was my biggest contribution). It was a two-day project, and the gifts to each of us were several: working side by side in harmony, accomplishing a goal together, and being happy with the result and with each other.
Why is this “Self Care?” Because I love designing and creating a beautiful environment, and doing it with Ken made it more fulfilling.
One Response to “31 days of Self Care: Days 1 and 2”
January 8th, 2010 at 3:32 am
Great fun to read so far, Mom!You’re a great writer. Can’t wait to read more in the comming days!
Lot’s of love,
Kim
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