Summertime Guilty Pleasures
The Blended Blog is wrapping up summer with a few more weeks of Summertime Fun and todays prompt is all about guilty pleasures. I’m also joining Andrea at Momfessionals for a Show & Tell Tuesday. Summertime really is the best when it comes to allowing for special treats and outings with longer days and no schedules.
Here’s the thing about me, I don’t sit well. Laying on the couch reading a book or watching TV takes so much from me. Being still is just so darn hard and when I do it, well, I feel guilty. Sadly, I’m also guilty of being extremely cranky if everyone else is laying around relaxing and enjoying the TV when there are chores (or projects) to do.
Food is also an area where I have a hard time unplugging. I think way, way too much about food; what to eat, how much to eat, what I shouldn’t eat. Escaping the every day takes food off center stage as well. So, while 50 cent Frosties from Wendys all summer has definitely been a summer indulgence, my guilty pleasure is escaping.
This past weekend was a great example. It was not extravagant by any means but I escaped from the chores of my every day life and headed to my hometown. I enjoyed a day of laying in the sun and just being still. Loving on my niece and nephews, chatting with my brother and sister-in-law and eating when I was hungry. A little Titos in the snow cones may have helped with the relaxing, just sayin’.
One of my biggest struggles is being able to balance the daily chores of life and separating what is really important with what really must get done. I think all of us have a different gauge as to our tipping point right? I’m so guilty of not considering my home a haven and forget when I look at the constant upkeep and need for repairs how very blessed I really am to have this home. I forget it is really not the chipped paint or the dust bunnies or the long avoided junk drawer that creates my home but rather the people I share it with. I’m guilty of taking it all for granted!
So here’s to enjoying the extra long days we are given in summer to indulge in the pleasures life brings every day with zero guilt!
Join The Blended Blog again next week for another Summertime Fun Prompt!
I’m the same…really not good at being bored or just chilling.
Me either….and I am okay with it for the most part!
You work hard friend…unplug and don’t feel guilty. The hardest part for me is just the actual “unplug” part. I can sit on the sofa forever, but I’m always looking at the computer or my phone…I need to just be present every once in a while. DARN TECHNOLOGY! Happy Monday! So happy you enjoyed your weekend and got your Momaw all organized.
Seriously…I suck at sitting. I rarely sit down and watch TV unless I am home all alone or not feeling well. 🙂 And yes, being present is a challenge for me but Carly Jo is definitely quick to remind me when I’m not!
I love that you make a point of taking time to unwind and do things that you love! You work hard, so you should be able to take the time to play hard (or not ;).
I guess I don;t really unplug very well either! Hmmmmm must be something about all of us who work full time and have blogs and families, we’re always looking for the next thing to do! Glad you got away for the weekend and escaped a bit – you deserve a break!!!! Hope it was great!
xo,
Kellyann
Wow, this was so good. My mom laughs st me that I never sit down til right before bed, lol.
Sometimes you need to just say the chores can wait!! xo, Biana-BlovedBoston
Ha! Dying over the “Tito’s in the snowcones!” Glad you had time to unwind with family! Have a great week!
Glad you had a relaxing weekend (with a little help in the Snowcone). I know what you mean about having trouble being “still”…that could explain why I’ve read next to nothing this summer!
I am the same way friend. I think that is why I didn’t read much really. I would think of all the other things I should be doing instead. It has been good to take more me time lately.
I have the hardest time sitting down and chilling out – except when I’m reading!
I struggle so much with just sitting down and just “being”. I also struggle so much with not appreciating all that I already have and look for the next thing. What a great reminder to us all. Thanks for sharing!
Aw, I have a hard time with that too but summer is the one time when I try to spend as much time outside as I can so I don’t see all that work that needs to be done! 🙂
So true about not being able to sit still…most likely you’ll find me multi-tasking, watching tv and doing 10 other things at the same time 🙂 Glad you could get away to your hometown and spend time with your brother!
“I’m also guilty of being extremely cranky if everyone else is laying around relaxing and enjoying the TV when there are chores (or projects) to do.” Ugh. Me tooooo! That’s one reason I like to travel. It forces me into downtime even if that means I bring some stuff to work on or read. But hey! It ain’t laundry!! Glad you got a little getaway time!
Always multi-tasking over here which means I am never really relaxing. But laying on the couch doing nothing yet knowing there’s so much to do isn’t restful either. You and your children are so cute together. I can feel the love.