Just for today I want to be selfish.
I want to care for only myself.
I want these 24 hours to be my turn.
Just for today I don't want to be Mom.
I don't want to play the role of activities director, grilled-cheese-maker, diaper changer or floor-washer.
I don't want to read Pokemon Adventures or eat play-dough ice cream cones.
I don't want to push anyone on a swing or help anyone down a slide.
I don't want to catch frogs or dig for worms.
I don't want to be responsible.
I don't want a shadow. Or two.
I don't want to be breathed on or climbed on or put upon.
I don't want to answer infinite amounts of questions that begin with 'Why?'.
Just for today I want to be me.
I want to have uninterrupted thoughts.
I want to eat chocolate without sharing.
I want to crawl back into bed and hear the rain.
I want to think about what I want and where I've been and what might be next?
I want to look inward instead of outward.
I want to be self centered.
Just for today.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Just For Today
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Everyone needs one of those days every now and then. Any chance of getting it?
Everyone needs one of those days every now and then. Any chance of getting it?
We all need and deserve days like that.
Take care of yourself, so that you can care for your family.
Make it happen. It would not be selfish to have one of these every once in a while.
yowza. I could do any of those things today...I suppose I need to appreciate my life more...
Fabulous. These things would be absolutely fabulous right now. I get it.
I totally know that feeling.
Oh, sister, I KNOW. I KNOW. And you, of all people, so deserve that day. I wish it for you, and wish it to come soon.
I KNOW.
Me, too.
Is it even a possiblity?
A-men. I want that for you too. Make it happen my friend.
AMAZING post!!
May I join you today!?
That was such a powerful read... it's something we all need. Bravo for putting it down!
Love it!
- Audrey
me too.
Yeah... I kinda usually want more than a day, though... *sigh* It is really hard sometimes, isn't it?
Oh man, what I wouldn't give for 24 "me" hours. Here's hoping you can make it happen!
YES.
I keep thinking about that whole 'in the event of a sudden drop in cabin pressure, place your mask on before assisting others.'
The cabin pressure if falling here too.
oh yes, that would be nice. I think I'll save "my" day for a bit. I haven't needed one in a couple, so I'll wait for a doozy.
I need a day just like that. Badly.
Take a day, or a weekend, out with your girlfriends. You'll come back renewed and refreshed. I live for those!
God yes. Me, too. I hope you can get some time to your self soon, you need it. We all do. And it is decidedly not a selfish thing to ask for.
My problem is if I had that for one day, I'd probably then ask for a week! :)
Oh how I know this feeling this week. Its good to know im not alone.
You and me both. I want a vacation to myself so bad...even if only for two days.
Did you get your day?
It's in the air--I've been feeling that way, too, of late. I love your list. All good things to do ALONE.
Make it happen!
Can I come too? Don't worry, I won't bother you. I'll be too busy being all self-absorbed and stuff. :)
Just a day? I could take a week like that! Hope you had some time to yourself. Take care.
Me too. But I want a week. Or, I guess I'd settle for a weekend. Or, just one day. Or, I guess a few hours would be nice. Or, maybe five minutes. Yeah, I'd settle for five minutes.
You need a day like this- I hope it happened/happens. Maybe on vaca??
I'm beginning to realize how lucky I am that I have 2 days a week from 9-3 to myself. OMG! Kids are out for summer soon. Argle...my days are numbered. You put it so succinctly, though, especially the staying in bed and listening to the rain...that one will be years...
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