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Look After Yourself Friday

Story Time!

So, I have two friends who live life to the extreme. And they got me thinking!

Both of these ladies are married and have children that range from 6 to 18. Both couples have highly active kids like mine, and they are involved in sports or some sort of activity throughout the year. But that doesn’t stop the parents from having a jolly good time.

The couples don’t know each other, but if they did, they would have a great time together. They are the direct opposite of my husband I, but I’m looking to sprinkle a little bit of their ways into our household. 

In a previous post, I told y’all that my husband and I barely do anything with just the two of us. One or more of our kids think they should be included, and let’s face it, that isn’t healthy for a marriage.

Once the kids leave the house, the connection between you and your spouse will not be as strong as it could be.

Our friends go on vacations without the kids and take random trips for the weekend. I admire that so much, but I fear that if we did that as much as they did, our oldest two kids wouldn’t have received full-ride scholarships, one for athletics and the other for academics. 

In order for them to have accomplished that win, my husband and I had to do a lot of extra driving to practices and tutors, on top of working and holding down the household. 

And now our youngest is beyond athletic in every sport she plays and is a freakin wizard. She loves being active, which means having her is like having triplets…..and I LOVE THAT.

However, her schedule makes it a little tricky for my husband and I to pull away. We want her to be happy, healthy and thrive as a child should, but in the meantime, we don’t want to lose sight of each other. So, with that being said……….

How I’m LOOKING AFTER MYSELF 

So tonight, we are kicking the losers to the curb and enjoying ourselves. Our college kids are home so they can have a grand ole time with their baby sister and turn up. I am about to get dolled up and put on a fancy dress, heels, and a face full of new makeup. Then I’m going out with my bestie for dinner. We will gaze at each other’s eyes over candlelight while we savagely eat our steak and potato. 

I would love to read how you all are looking after yourself today/ this weekend. 

Have fun tonight, but remember, tomorrow is Saturday Fit Tip, so be ready to get your sweat on with me.

You could have chosen any blog to read, but you chose mine, and I’m honored!

~Belladonna~

35 Replies to “Look After Yourself Friday”

  4. 🤣😂😆 “Then I’m going out with my bestie for dinner. We will gaze at each other’s eyes over candlelight while we savagely eat our steak and potato.”

    This sounds like fun! Y’all deserve it!

    Tonight, I sat down and paid two more bills and ordered a new pair of glasses since my prescription changed recently.

    Tomorrow, I’ll work a little overtime, go and visit with my mom, and then come home to read a book, rest, and relax.

    Sunday, I’ll cook and watch a couple Christmas movies and rest as well. I think I’ll make some brownies. I’ll see how I feel. Lol.

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  8. Did you have fun last night? 😀

    I spent yesterday at our daughter’s house. Her husband is home on vacay and it was nice to spend the day with them and the 3 “Littles.” They are such a beautiful family.

    Later, the Mister met me there. We all had pizza, then he and I finally went home.

    It was a busy but fulfilling day. I find if I’m too many days without the Littles, my arms aches. 🙂 xo

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  13. I’m way late to the party but my husband and I regularly took trips without the kids (helps when Grandma is the willing babysitter).

    My sister and brother-in-law are even better than we were. If they didn’t go on a week-long trip, they at least took a weekend away. They regularly had date nights and the kids (all adults now) learned the importance of their parents’ relationship.

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      1. It is because once the kids are gone, you don’t want to find yourselves face-to-face with nothing to say and not knowing who the other is! And that happens way too often.

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      3. Good!
        I remember we were in Costa Rica and there were quite a few families around. Mick said: I kinda wish the kids were here!
        I replied: Nope, not me… 😀

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