I felt some guilt not visiting my parents Sunday.
I was partly feeling guilty because I like to visit with them.
I was partly feeling guilty because Little Miss and I should have been in the pool together on a very hot afternoon.
I was partly feeling guilty because my teenage son really was hoping to have the house to himself for the afternoon.
But, through all the guilt I felt relief at not having to go anywhere or do anything.
We’d been going somewhere or doing something for a few days in a row and a day of quiet was very much needed.
So I spent the afternoon and evening watching simple life YouTubers and reading very light books and cutting up sweet watermelon and cherries for a yummy fruit salad.
Later in the day I wrote a little bit in Gladwynn Grant Shakes The Family Tree and planned out my blogging week.
Then I worked on my homemade reading journal, planning out my autumn reads, even though I have plenty of time to plan for that since we still have another month and a half of summer.
I won’t lie and say it was all sweet and relaxing since I cried a little over the state of our country as a whole and battled anxiety over worrying over family members part of the time.
But I also made chocolate chip cookies, ate a ton of very fresh, delicious watermelon, sprayed my animals down with a homemade flea concoction since the name brand one didn’t work – once again – this month.
And of course, I started the day with an online sermon.
How was your Sunday?
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Hi Lisa, we do feel guilty when we want to carve out time for ourselves, don’t we? However, you must have needed some relaxation and it was good you listened to your body. It’s good for our health and well-being. Enjoy your week. x
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It sounds like a nice relaxing day and we all need one of those. Have a great week!!!
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I hope you have been having a great one so far.
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Well, obviously, I’ve been taking some time off from my laptop! I don’t know what I did on Sunday except pick up groceries in the morning. I love watermelon, but I hate cutting it up. At our house up north, I’d do it outside so I could just pitch the rind out in the field behind us. Now, I have to deal with doing it inside, and it’s too much mess!
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It is very messy so I don’t cut it up very often. Into slices, yes, but not usually all cut up.
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The fruit salad looks so good, perfect for a summer day. I cried too, I believe everyone in my home did. It’s nice taking a day off and just doing whatever we want. Have a great week and God bless you and your family.
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It sounds like it was a good day. Yum on the cookies. ((Hugs)) on the state of our country.
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They were very good cookies and still warm when I had them with my milk.
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Your Sunday sounds wonderful. Good for you! Sometimes self care brings guilt for me too. I’m inspired by all of your Sunday activities. 🤗
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Thank you. Go forth and self-care in a similar way. With my permission.
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