Hello Beautiful friends! If you haven't noticed yet, I am all about cozy. It is my language. I love slow and calm moments, even in the midst of busy must live life moments. Join me as I share about a much needed restful day simply saying yes to things that make me feel refreshed, slow me down and enjoy some COZY!
When our children were little, I read a parenting book and there was a suggestion to have a say yes day (within reason) with your kids. If they want to paint, then paint. If they want to cook with you, let them. If they want to build a fort, let them. As a very routine person and super type A I needed this balance in my life. It was a wonderful tip and it was foundational to me as a young mom.
Well, every now and then we need to say yes to ourselves too!!! I am an empty nester now and so it is a little easier BUT even when our children were at home, I was very good about balancing a day of slowness and coziness to recharge myself during our busy lives.
So, I had one of those days this past Saturday! I slept in. Enjoyed a cozy bath, cup of coffee, read my devotions and then ordered take out! YES! Yes! I did. I never ever do this but I did. I enjoyed my early lunch while reading and catching up on blogs and watching my favorite YouTube creators.
While I was doing this I curled up in my cozy bed to finish reading my book on my Kindle. It was pretty good. I began reading it on vacation and finished it up on Saturday.
Then I continued curled up and watched an older Fall Hallmark Movie called, Falling for Vermont, that Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Blog suggested. I loved it. It was fitting for MY COZY day!
I decided I needed to move my body and work my mind a little besides staying in bed ALL DAY! So, I worked on my Book Nook and took an evening walk.
this sounds like the perfect day...one you appreciate more than ever if it is not something you often do. i am an empty nester also, and as much as i LOVED having a full nest, i quite enjoy my quiet home now. i can't imagine keeping up with the life i use to live when the kids were here. there is a movie, i think it was called "yes day" with jennifer garner, it was so good...i love her and often pretend she is my friend!! hehehehe i am good at resting and sitting, walking any distance is difficult because i have MS...but it's ok, i did a lot of running around when i was younger!!
ReplyDeleteDebbie,
DeleteI so appreciate both busy and slow. I have an autoimmune issue and there are days I simply cannot do anything. It makes you appreciate so many things, doesn't it? I love Jennifer Garner. I will have to check that movie out!!!! Thanks for sharing. :)
I love this! I'm not good at a day like this, because I always feel like I need to get things done. But, I'm going to try it!
ReplyDeleteI've seen Falling for Vermont before and thought is was a good one.
Mari,
DeleteYOU MUST do a day like this, or even a half a day. It was so recharging. :)
Hi Chrissy, sounds like a beautiful, relaxing day! I am so happy you did this for yourself! Sadly, some people don't.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this post very much as well as your photos. Thank you so much for sharing.
Linda,
DeleteThank you so much for stopping by!!! I appreciate it!!!
Glad you were able to have some me time. I feel we all need this at some point. I always had either a Saturday or Sunday by myself as my hubby works our store those days, but now I no longer have that with my mom here for a bit. I do miss it already. Janice
ReplyDeleteAhh! I remember having yes days when my girls were little. They loved them and thankfully didn't ask for much that was too much!
ReplyDeleteYour yes days sounds perfect, so relaxing and doing things just for you!