Ok, I did not actually do nothing. I think you have to take a lot more time off to actually do nothing. Someday, I will do nothing! On Monday I hung out with Peach because she was sick. I also did some accounting work for hubby's business. It was really nice because she just laid next to me and watched cartoons. On Tuesday I worked on our taxes and played a video game for one hour. On Wednesday, I used a gift certificate I received for XMas (thank you brother-in-law Joe) and spent the day at Lake Austin Spa. What a treat! On Thursday I got a haircut (I had not had one in over a year) and bought the kids some clothes at the outlet mall. On Friday I bought myself a few clothes and looked at some playscapes (there are some very cool playscapes out there - but we don't even have to time to plan the installation of a playscape).
I took the week off because I was just exhausted. I did not feel like my normal productive self. Work is usually the easy part of my day if you can believe that. Life with two young children can be beyond exhausting. I did feel guilty for taking the time (especially since hubby is working two jobs at the moment). I rarely get time to myself, and in the rare occasions I am given time to myself - I feel guilty. At the same time, they don't hand out medals to those who work the hardest and have the least amount of free time. Taking the time off was a wise decision.
I feel much better. I spent last weekend playing with the girls and having fun. My batteries have been recharged. Hopefully I can run for at least another 6 months before I feel rundown again. If not I'll just burn another day or two of vacation. Someone else can win the most rundown/busy mom award.
