TIME OUT

Hi, yesterday I had a wonderful opportunity to take care of myself......... Something which does come easy to me, at all!

My sister had treated us both to a Spa afternoon, at a local hotel. We had attempted to go a few times earlier in the year, but cancelled due to other responsibilities taking over.

It was a difficult day for me emotionally.... just leaving the house!! 

I had to really think about "SELF NURTURE", by giving myself  permission to go & have some time away from my life as a mum & a wife. 

I nervously chatted to my sister whislt she drove away,  trying not to get over emotional. I did feel very tearful, as I haven't spent any time on my own for some months now, apart from dashing to the shops for groceries etc. It can be  really difficult again for me to step away at times like this.

When we arrived at the hotel I had calmed & just kept telling myself how grateful I was that I had this wonderful experience awaiting! To enjoy it! To stop worrying about everything back at my house! To trust all will be ok & this was my much needed "time out" to recharge after such a difficult time for my family. 

I chose a hot stone back massage & a facial treatment. Within minutes I was whizzed away, parted from my sister & shown into the treatment room. There was soft, calming music playing. The lighting was kind to your eyes being lit by candles & dimmed light. 

Once the treatment started I felt so lucky having this special time just for me! I was thinking about my husband & girls & hoping their afternoon was going to plan. I was thinking about my sister in the other treatment room & hoping she was feeling as special as I was? Then I stopped focusing on everyone else & with each massage stroke decided I would think about ME, courage, strength & allowing.  I started to RELAX!!! 

The two treatments lasted an hour. After taking a few moments , I got dressed & joined my sister who was having a manicure. I cannot tell you how different I felt after this beautiful hour. I commented to my sister how my whole face felt so different, especially my eye area. My back also felt warm & eased. I did feel about 10 yrs younger.... it felt great.

We continued to have lunch, then after taking our time to eat & chat decided to go into the pool area. After the jacuzzi & a short time in the sauna, it was time to leave this heaven & return home to  share my stories of our wonderful time.

I was so relaxed when I arrived home almost zoned out...my husband continued to prepare dinner for himself & our girls, which allowed me to carry on feeling chilled. He enjoyed taking care of his girls too without me fussing around taking over etc. He wanted me to have this time for myself  & knows how hard I find it.

My sister came back with me & stayed to see our girls & have a few cups of much needed tea! 

It was a perfect day...the girls & my husband had enjoyed their special time together knowing I was having a lovely time also with my sister. They both asked me if I had enjoyed myself & were utterly delighted when I said "oh yes I had the most wonderful time".

A huge thanks to my sister for taking me, my husband for looking after everything whilst I was away & my girls for wishing me such a good day. I finally enjoyed your christmas gift treat! It was well worth the wait!

TREAT YOURSELF

Many thanks for reading my blog today.

Until next time, take care & remember to

treat yourself & always be your own best friend.
xx