It's funny how once you have children, the most simple things in life become the biggest of luxuries.
Namely the magic of a long hot bath.
I could bath and relax in the evenings but it's always a rush and it seems a waste to go to sleep afterwards. However,I have started to have an hour to myself in the mornings. Pup goes in her basket, the kids go in their room for a nap or play time. I just switch off and enjoy the time alone. The peace and quiet.
It's strange to think that we are so near the end of yet another year. Thoughts are turning to christmas. My goal for christmas is 14lbs off.
It's not going to be easy but I am going to give it my best. It's less than 2.5lbs per week so I could do it comfortable. Let's give it a go.
I am feeling rather good right now, I just want to look better and be that little more happier within my own skin.
I've been asking for some beauty gifts on my list to Santa this year. I would like some new hair straighteners, make up, skin creams etc. I would also like foody gifts, a coffee maker, flavoured oils, a griddle pan. From my husband I think I would like a special piece of jewellery (probably a necklace) to commemorate our first christmas together as a married couple. I suppose I am an old traditionalist on things like that. However I have no idea what to get him. It doesn't get any easier. What I need is a day without him looking round shops to get ideas. Easier said than done since our nearest town is on the small side.
I am back to my other old obsession of Underwear. I really feel that a new underwear spending spree is in order. I am back to a better size so I can wear nicer undergarments again. M&S here in the UK always has a great range for all shapes and sizes at an affordable price for something that lasts. I do think I need some time in there to treat myself - and hubby ;). I might even give him a christmas challenge. A "Here's your budget, here's my sizes/measurements - Surprise me!" type challenge. I am flexibe and up for some fun so it could be good for us newlyweds. And if I am a couple of inches smaller or more toned by Christmas then all the better.
Kent and I were just talking about the whole "simple things" issue last night. How when we could do things whenever we wanted, we rarely thought about. Now it's a big to-do even to go see a movie some night.
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your Christmas goal!
I've been thinking about new underwear lately. Honestly never thought about it much before, not sure why it's been on my mind. Something in the air, I guess. haha.