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JoJoGee
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Self Care Check-in
JoJoGee
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Having a child with special needs can be taxing in many ways. Therefore, it is important that we take care of ourselves...
What did you do this week to take care of yourself?
Last week's challenge was to read a book for pleasure. How did you do? If you started, or completed this challenge, what did you read?
This week's challenge: Take some time out from LO and play a game with your SO or a friend. The game could be a board game, card game, video game or sports game - your choice!
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Re: Self Care Check-in
1) This was a hard week for me. It's a busy time of year where I work. But, I was able to play a board game with DH Friday Night (hence this week's challenge). We haven't unplugged in a while and it felt nice to spend some quality time together (I can't remember the last time I laughed so much).
2) I didn't do very well. I read some excerpts from Penn Jillet's "God, No!" but I couldn't get into it. And, like I said, it's a busy time of year
Fail.
Last week was a challenging one to say the least culminating in a Sunday of having to tend to Chris and the baby by myself as my husband went out. Yeah I know - but hey, he's doing what I'm supposed to be doing and not. Taking time to do something for himself.
I think I have this week's challenge in the bag - I'm a little obsessed with cell phone games. Subway ride home, nursing, bathroom, - it's my favorite part of pumping at work. LOL, but I'll try to play a video game with DH. He'll probably keel over from the shock.
Can I join in?
It's been a bit stressful at my house. My formerly dear, sweet child has turned rather devilish- not listening, being slightly aggressive, and crying for something as traumatic as, oh, dropping a crayon. He is also up a lot at night- not upset or calling out for me, just chatting to himself. But, it keeps me up, and he's very cranky the next morning. Sigh.
I didn't know the challenge was on, but I'm a very avid reader so read 2-3 books last week. This is my main way of taking care of myself. It's such a wonderful escape!
This week I'll plan to watch a couple of episodes of Jeopardy with DH. He always beats me, but I still enjoy it:)
This seems to be the case in our house as well. DH is a video game nut. Playing, organizing, and collecting video games are his ways of decompressing and taking time for himself. Most nights, if you were to peer into our living room, you would find me taking care of DD while DH manages his games. It is one of the few things we fight about. But, we both know that I'm more upset with the fact that I DON'T take time for myself. I know that if I said "Honey, will you watch Lily for a couple hours while I XYZ," he'd be happy to do it. I just find it so hard to do anything for myself. First, I get so caught up in taking care of DD that I don't know what to do for self care (hence the challenge), and then I feel guilty if I do take time for myself. So, really, this check-in helps me just as much as it might help someone else. It keeps me accountable, as well as provide me with many ideas.
As for the challenge - I figure not all challenges will suit everyone's taste (for example, I am not likely to go exercise - but it will be a challenge one week). I just want to provide a wide range of options. And, who knows, someone might try one of the challenges and find a new passion. Also, crossword puzzles, wii bowling, cell phone games - all are still games in my book.
This past week my husband deployed so it was all about just staying alive and getting used to the new solo routine. I didn't read a book but did make sure to play a couple of games on my phone that I like.
As for this week, I am going to a photography workshop to learn the ways of my camera better. I'm not interested in getting into business, I just want to take better pictures. I know this isn't something that will involve a friend, but I did go to the gym with a friend today. Does that count?
1) I read American Gods by Neil Gaiman. I liked it. Then I went completely trashy-fluff and re-read some of the Twilight books.
DH and I were both sick yesterday, so that sucked but involved us taking turns vegging out all day. We got nothing done but at least got rest and are both feeling better now.
DD1, 1/5/2008 ~~~ DD2, 3/17/2010
I am late- but would like to chime in!
I read my first book, not child-related, in over 3 years (sad, because I love to read). And, of course, it was 50 Shades of Grey
My DS is 2, and my DD is 10 months, so I am not sure if we will be able to accomplish #2, but we will try!