Journal

Been working on painting our house, the prep work. scraping and caulking. And primer. My right hand was swollen this morning and back hurt so not doing much today, did go for a walk with my dog though.
I wish I could reach out and actually give each of you a hug. I can tell it is catching up with me working each day on the house outside, need to take care of me. smiles to everyone.

Gonna go for a walk with my dog in a moment even if it is a little chilly. Better than it has been. Not raining. I mowed the lawn last night, felt great! Looks great! My back was saying different a little while later though. :)
Was playing soccer in my yard with my two boys last night and the youngest went face first on the sidewalk. Scraped up pretty good. No stitches though. I took him to school an hour late this morning, had a pep talk with him. He had a spelling test he did not want to miss, 4 words. He is reading really well for a kindergardener.
I myself went shopping yesterday, actually didn't buy anything for myself but had fun. I went into The Buckle which I never do. But they pampered me and the jeans were tempting, but when you look at the cost of $98, it is like yeah right. And they were low rise,so down on my hips which I am not use to. At 1st I had went to Good will and had 2 tops picked out, but there was a line so I put them back. Then I met a friend who hadn't seen for a long time for lunch. Then went to Maurices and the buckle. Then went to Walmart and got a few groceries. Got the kids from school, mowed the lawn, ate supper, played soccer, and then made cookies for my friend with raisins which my family doesn't like. Half of it I put chocolate chips instead.
Well, feeling better today. It is what I make of it I keep telling myself. which is true. which, that is one of my son's spelling words. smiles to all. thank you.

thank you for your comments on my journal, it does help. I also emailed a friend and felt good to talk to them also. I know I close myself in, just shut others out. Shut myself in my house. I am more of a loner, and could at times just say heck with everything. Yet it is a better feeling when you don't feel alone.
I so much want to go back to sleep, but will not do it today. It is very tempting though. to not deal with stuff. But it is still there and pushed to another day. I have been reading a book called Slight Edge by Jeff Olson. Choices. Yes we need to sleep and take care of ourselves. But to sleep everyday away is a different story.
Just want to let everyone know it means a lot to me to hear from all of you. It has kept me going or has got me going again. smiles