Day 6: Lightening up

photo by mtchm

I took time for myself today. I took a nap. I didn't plan to. Sophia is coming down with a cold. Probably the same one that DH is still fighting. She woke up 30 minutes into her nap. So I took her back to bed. The only way she would settle down was if she slept on my chest. Normally I would see how soon I could roll her onto the bed and run away to do something while I napped.

Today, I realized that as she gets older and more independent, we get less time to hug and cuddle. I remember when she was first born, she slept best on my chest. Often we'd fall asleep on the couch with her sleeping on my chest, inside my shirt. It's so comforting. Though I was forced to slow down and relax (imagine that!), I appreciated it. Her head nestled between my breasts, I stroked her hair. As she relaxed and fell back asleep, her limp arms hung on either side of me. Aaaahhh. How I missed it! Eventually, I fell asleep too. Even though she tossed and turned later, and I got kicked a few times, it was a great nap!

Day 6 is about mental clutter. It's amazing how the universe told me to slow down and get rid of that mental clutter. Something as simple as a nap.

We also got rid of some physical clutter. We are now a one car family. Both DH and I grew up in Louisiana, where public transportation is laughable. And where I grew up, you drove by cow pastures daily. Cars were a necessity if you wanted to go anywhere. We sold DH's car to Carmax. It was relatively painless process. I know hubby is a bit sad as he does get more emotionally connected to his belongings that I do. He knows that we're saving so much money by eliminating the costs of owning 2 cars, but all the good memories are connected to his car.

I know that at first the idea of having to share a car feels limiting. However, I know that I am making room for magic! (Affirmation from The Next Chapter: Soul Coaching).

I've been busy preparing for Sophia's princess tea birthday party this Sunday. Usually I'd be baking/decorating the cake; making the favors; planning a fun menu. Well I knew I'd be working all weekend. I gave myself permission to purchase everything I needed for her birthday party: decorations, goodie bags, and cupcakes. If you know me, this is a big step! I get a bit ambitious when it comes to birthday parties.