Happy 4th of July. Welcome to the new all redesigned off shoot of Finding Balance In A Busy World. I decided today that I needed a change. Something new, a reinvention of myself, a proclamation that I am being the BEST me that I can. Do you ever have one of those days?
Actually I have decided that I need a daily reminder that despite my numerous short falls, I am really trying hard. To cut myself some slack. To remember that no one is perfect. To relax and laugh more. To be happy with the woman I am today and stop wishing for the woman of tomorrow.
And so the birth of Being The Best Me, That I Can was launched. I am sure that if previous readers of Finding Balance In a Busy World want to bad enough they will find me. So many changes have occurred over the past few months that I find myself constantly asking, who am I and where exactly am I going?
I thought I had such a clear direction of my path. One detour and then another, before I knew it I was asking myself, what happened and where am I?
So today I needed a fresh beginning, a new start, a clarification that this crazy path I am on is OK. That I am really enjoying the ride, appreciating the new sights, living for today, and not worrying about tomorrow.
To kick off my fresh start, I have proclaimed TODAY a pajama day. After a late night of entertaining friends, the comforts of the rain and my bed kept me engaged until nearly 10:00 this morning. I remember when my children where at the ripe young age of DAILY early morning wake up calls. Milo and I use to trade off weekend mornings of child duty, while the other slept as late as he or she desired. And so I slept until I felt like rising, as did most everyone in our household.
After a warm cup of coffee and chocolate chip pancakes compliments of my amazing husband, I decided today was going to be a great day to reinvent myself. To relax, be re inspired, and simply do nothing but veg out and lay like broccoli.
The daily struggles of life seem to mount up and before I know it, I crash and just need a day with nothing else but my messy hair, pjs, and blanket being completely surrounded by my family.
So after a scrumptious breakfast that will for sure satisfy me until late afternoon, I venture to the basement, curl up with my quilt and stitch for a few hours before I simply can't handle one more review of Michael Jackson's life.
I refill my tall glass of ice tea and head for the computer. After getting all snuggled up again with my blanket, pillow, and lap top I decide it is time for a NEW look. I laugh as Mr. Milo yells at the TV trying to win every race of Mario Cart.
O! I remember the days in college when my ENTIRE weekend was filled sitting by his side for hours on end as he would play Tetris. I simply sat in adoration and awe, just waiting for the minute when his attention would shift from the TV to me. 20 years later, few things have changed.
Riley is crashed on the couch. We have titled today a 'Riley Day'. For every day in Riley's life consists of napping, eating, and lying around
The house has received a modified cleaning attempt. But honestly I really don't care. The comfort of my slimy slams and blanket far out weighs any desire to do anything about it. Tomorrow will come soon enough and I will with a new focus and intensity hit the ground running, on a mission to simply be the BEST me I can be.
But for today I will be satisfied with no need for any schedule. I will enjoy my messy hair, no make-up, and lack of any fashion sense and be content with being the best ME I can be today.
Welcome to a new chapter.
Welcome to Being The Best ME....that i can.
Jill
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