I find I think about whether or not I'm doing enough with my time off...and I've come to realize that I am doing exactly what I need to do.
When I had Gabrielle, we (new moms) only had 6 months of maternity leave. I was 25 and not one of my friends were married and they didn't have kids either. Since I felt out of touch I actually went back to work after 5 months off.
Three years later Olivia came along. At that time I was babysitting kids in our home to make ends meet and stay at home to raise my family. I took 3 weeks off after Olivia arrived and was back babysitting. It wasn't much of a break.
When I look back to the time I didn't take in the past, I realize that this time really cannot be wasted from where I sit. If all you can muster is to chill out for a time, then that's what you need. There doesn't have to be deep meaning in every moment. Just being and being happy about just being is a wonderful thing.
So three weeks in...I'm at peace.
Good to hear that you are getting some good R&R.
ReplyDeleteAlso, reading your blog reminded me that I had one once upon a time. They make for good retrospection. Thanks for the reminder.