I needed some time to clear my head. For some reason driving around, windows open, radio blaring, singing at the top of my lungs, like the country star or white rapper, wanna be I am. Just seems to make me feel better.
Then I decided to take a walk around walmart, since my wonderful mother was watching Landon, and the thought of walking into Walmart without my son screaming or reaching for every little thing, and me actually being able to walk around and look at things, was heavenly.
Why? Because of the usual scenario. Which would consist of running around like its Black Friday. Let me set the scene: its 4am, freezing out, all the women are in tennis shoes, hair up, wallets, credit cards, and pepper spray in check. The doors have just opened, and everyone starts pilling in, racing around like mad men on a war field. Then there is little ole' me up against the old ladies of the knitting circle. All with their canes, walkers, removable teeth, and crochet needles. All with their perfect little curls and innocent little grins. Pretty much they win.
Well instead of an old lady, in this case its my son, a bottle, soggy Cheerios and lungs that could break the sound barrier when activated. (Moms You know the sound, the one that operas singers boast about, when they hit the note that makes the wine glass shatter in a million pieces, and everyone claps).
Well in this case, this note causes all shoppers to stop what they are doing and gawk, all while at the same time, they are thinking terrible things such as: if that were my child, or how could you let your child do that, control your child, or the few glorious parents out there thinking, thank god my child isn't the only one that does that.
So instead of the normal scenario.. I'm left with this, glorious oh so glorious, scenario of walking into Walmart by myself!! Nearing those wonderful doors, that open up just for me, like a personal butler welcoming me into the land of Oz. Then as I enter the doors a blast if warm air wraps around and hugs me. Oh what a vacation this is turning out to be. Some of you may think I am going crazy overboard, but I'm sure their are a few of you that can relate.)
Then it happens my cell rings, and reality hits me, text: your sons poopy and wants his MAMA, hurry please... Yep my fantasy just bursted. I hate being rushed, but I will still enjoy this time no matter how short.
So I enter the holy land and quickly get to the arts and crafts section (new section I am in love with!) and find these pink blank cards with envelopes for only $0.97 for a set of 8. Some wonderful bling bling stickers also $0.97 ink pads and a set of mini letter stamps, same price and ribbon for only $0.47. Some wonderful circular foam brushes set of 10 for $3.97 and cute pink sparky and purple metallic craft paint, around $1.47 each. Then I hit the Jackpot Thirty-One has a new print for fall Purple Paisley that is super cute, and Walmart had a super close super cute ribbon that matched!!! Oh made my day :) and will be the perfect accent for my invites, and only $1.39 for thick ribbon!
So I rushed home, after grabbing a frappe Starbucks drink, I'm seriously addicted. Sat next to my child in his bath and went to work making cards.
I will have another post with the steps and process later on.
It is crazy how much relief I felt from just that small shopping trip, amazing deals, and getting just a few moments to sing loudly and just be me. It was wonderful and just so therapeutic. I didn't get much done on my invites but just starting them tonight topped my night off :) can't wait to finish these puppies up!!
So the point of this post today, make time for yourself, if only for 30 mins, rejuvenate, because trust me, sometimes that is honestly all you need.
And remember
Trust in The Lord with all of your heart and lean not into your own understanding.
Proverbs 3:5
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