Enjoying Time Alone

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Sweet Baby Yams 1 Comment

Like many moms out there, I struggle to make time for myself. In order for this to actually happen, I have to plan it out in advance. Unless my husband kicks me out of the house with a 20 minute warning… like he did on Saturday. I grabbed my purse, started the car, and sat there trying to figure out what to do. I decided I would go to Costco and buy groceries. As I drove to Costco, I started thinking about the last time I did something for myself. I couldn’t remember the last time. I got off the freeway and drove to one of my favorite restaurants. It was time to treat myself to a nice lunch. I was giddy with excitement as I ordered from the menu. I though the waitress was going to slap me and tell me to calm down. It was great. I started with an appetizer.

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Ah yes, an extra dirty vodka martini. It was delicious! Then I had a cup of clam chowder.

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And then…

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Steamed clams in a white wine, butter and lemon sauce. I’ve always wanted to order this and I’m so glad I finally did. It was heavenly!
As I sat there, eating by myself, I kept thinking about what a treat this really was. It’s been years since I’ve treated myself. Years! After lunch, I went shopping. I was gone for about 4 1/2 hours! I came back feeling recharged and more like myself again. I’m realizing how important it is to make time for myself. Maybe I’ll go get a facial next time!

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Exercise Challenge Update

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Sweet Baby Yams Leave a comment

Today is Day 6 of my 30 day challenge to exercise at least 30 minutes everyday. So far it hasn’t been too bad. It was a hectic week with Anthony getting sick, but I still managed to exercise everyday. This week was unseasonably warm with temperatures reaching about 80 degrees here in southern California. I walked a few times during my lunch hour. I work at a beautiful campus and I’m really enjoying the scenery.

Now that I am exercising, I have more energy and I feel so much better about myself. I don’t feel as tired as I usually do (is that really possible?). I’m also noticing my clothes are fitting a little bigger than usual. My only regret is that I didn’t weigh myself before the challenge. I must admit this challenge has started well. I hope I can keep it up.

Next week I’ll post an update on my garden.

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The Year of Me

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Sweet Baby Yams 1 Comment

Rebecca

Happy New Year! For the first time in a very long time, I’m feeling excited about what this year will bring. Every year (since I have known him), my husband asks if I would like to share my resolutions. My answer is always the same: “I don’t make resolutions.” Yesterday, on a 9 hour car ride I gave him my first resolution. Are you ready?

I want to be a better wife and mother.

The only way I can do this is to take better care of myself. First thing is first, I’m quitting my second job. When this job opportunity came up, I felt like I needed to prove that I can do it all. We barely survived these last few months. Working a full-time job and one part-time job, adjusting to being a working mom and sending my son to daycare, and trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle was more than I could handle. I spent my days trying to get as much done as possible which left little to enjoy. I don’t like living that way. Here are my resolutions:

I want to spend more quality time with my family.
I want to learn to cook better and healthier.
I want to commit to exercising every week.
I want to make more time for myself.

I’m especially excited about the last one. I have books that I have been wanting to read and bath salts that are waiting to be used.

Starting today, I plan to exercise at least 30 minutes everyday for the next 30 days. No excuses! My 30 day challenge will end at midnight on January 30th. My hope is that if I’m able to pull this off, I will continue to exercise at least 4 times a week and maintain a routine for the rest of the year. I’m still training for the 5K next month, so this will definitely help.

Do you have any resolutions for the New Year?

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