My reset button

I spent this past week on staycation with my two boys, savoring and enjoying the last commitment-free week before school starts. After a summer filled with many fun weekend trips (packing, unpacking, washing clothes, repeat), it was time to hit my reset button and refocus.

My approach:

• Few Expectations: I didn't approach this week with a list of things to get done or a schedule, I just took one day at a a time. I did quite a bit of de-cluttering and organizing, but I wasn't holding myself accountable to any list.
• Self-Care: This was a priority. I didn't set the alarm clock. I took advantage of the beautiful weather to go on walks and spend time at the park. I drank lots of water (funny, how I don't even crave soda when I'm not at work??) and ate real food including veggies from my garden. My Amazon order arrived just on time to dig into Rhythm of the Family, Simplicity Parenting & I Thought It was Just Me.
• Connect with my Family: Lots of free time with my 5 and 7 year old boys with few commitments was wonderful. After spending the summer doing a lot of running from place to place, they loved having days to play at home. Not to give anyone the wrong impression though...there was still plenty of the typical fighting and lots of boy energy. I think they appreciated the unstrutured time as much as I did. My poor husband had to work all week, but at least I still had more time for him.

We've done some school shopping and have run some errands, so I feel like it's also been productive. It's great we still have several days left...I plan to savor this end of summer sabatical.