Growth

One way I would like to grow this year is by becoming less selfish and secretive. I often will keep snacks and things for myself and I would like to use this year to share more. I see it as a barrier in my relationship with my husband. I hide small things from him and want to be an open book with him. I think I hide these small things, like my plans for the day or a snack I’m about to eat, because I think he will laugh at or scold me. Which when I say that is ridiculous because I’m no longer a child.

And breathe...

Everyone gets stressed at times. Some are always wound up. But even the most chillaxed people get stressed at one point or another.
I am more towards the constant on edge kind of people. My mind is going constantly unless I’m asleep...and even then my subconscious is concocting dreams that are so bizarre they give me food for thought the next day!
So what is my favourite way to relax? Well I actually have a few ways. So I’m going to mention them here...

If I’m feeling stressed out and tense from a long day(s) at work I like to draw myself a bath (weird term...draw a bath.. lol), make it all bubbly and just breathe. I like this because being stuck in water for awhile I can’t do anything about my thoughts and the sensation of being surrounded by warm bubbly water distracts you and entices you to stay so long you begin to wrinkle.

If I’m super stressed and I’ve either got a lot of work to do (reports or marking) or I’ve jut done a heap of work I like to relax by getting a massage. Positive touch, dimmed rooms, gentle music and not being able to leave for at least half an hour is like the ingredients for the relaxation recipe.

My go to relaxer when I have no option but to get the work done but still need something to take the edge of stress off is to listen to music; either praise and worship or my favourites playlist.

So those are my favourite ways to relax. Comment your tips on staying relaxed!

Proud mumma

What I am most proud of currently is my son. My precious little baby is hitting milestone after milestone...and is so healthy! We have been having issues with his catnapping but after starting the save our sleep routine for his age group he is improving his day sleeps. God has greatly blessed us with him and I look forward to seeing him grow up and accomplish all that God has in store for him.

I now know what it feels like to be a mother and I’m thrilled with it! Regardless of the hard times and sacrifices you make having kids it is totally worth it!  Just look at his grin when he looks at me! Melts my heart every time!