1st June, 1st Day Back

The 1st of June saw some normalness return. Eliza and Daniel were both back at school and we decided that it was time to send Alexander back to preschool. Alexander wasn't too keen on the idea of going back. Over this time of Covid, Alexander has become quite clingy. At home he has wanted to sit on my lap to do things, wants me near when he goes to the toilet, wants me to play with him, etc. So it wasn't too surprising that he wanted to stay with me for the day.

The car trip to preschool he didn't want to go. He told me he just wanted to stay with me. When we got there Margo met us at the gate and he went in and I had a quick chat with Margo. Big mistake! He walked to the door, turned around and ran back to me in tears. We had a cuddle and Margo got Lorraine and then he went in with Lorraine in tears. At one point he had his arm through the gate. I said to James it feels like we're locking him up in the worlds most fun jail. He did settle quickly but I sure did break my heart seeing him like that!

Anyway, I was keen to not let it stop me having a day for myself. It had been a long time since I had had time to myself. After a few Mondays and Tuesdays kid free, covid happened and I ended up having all 3 kids home with me all the time. So I was being intentional to take time out for me this day.

I got home and made myself a cup of tea and sat outside in the sunshine to try and update my blog (as you can see, I did ok but still didn't finish it all!).

James and I then went for a walk. We have decided that we are going to try and go for a walk together once a week. It's a great opportunity to get out and exercise together but it also is a great chance to just chat about stuff or just be together. It was really nice to do! We even took a small detour to look at a bush lookout along the way.

Then we came back home and I again sat outside and just kept working on my blog. I did have Chilli interrupting me but it was nice.

James, Anne and Anna are all encouraging me to try and have more me time. That on Monday or Tuesday I am to take the day as a day for me - to sit and read, to do my blog, to go out to a cafe, go for a walk. Just do things for me that will then help me be a better Mum, wife and friend. It is hard to try and do but I am working on it. I decided that with my Mondays and Tuesdays Mondays will try and be a day of productivity so that Tuesday can be some downtime for me. Lets see how that goes.