Today I am giving up giving up for Lent
I put myself on an 8-8 each day social media ban
For the 40 days of lent
I cannot do it
I don’t feel that I am gaining anything from doing it
I concede to David
My husband who is always right
That I cannot do it
And I do not want to
I managed two weeks
Then I started doing some social media for David’s work
And then yesterday the #startingschool campaign was too important to miss
And today has just been a farce of pretending not to be online
When really I am
It just all feels like a lot of nonsense
I am glad that I tried though
It has shown me a few things about myself
I like being on social media
I like the instant responses
I like answers to my questions
I like finding, reporting and reflecting on information
I like sharing photos
It has become part of me
I also like having times away from the screen
I like giving Bea my undivided attention
I like pottering with her around the house
I want to make my time with all my children more valuable
More meaningful
I think rather than giving something of mine up
I want to pledge to do stuff for them
My children
My husband
My family
The problem is that words are easy
I need to stop finding excuses for seeing them through
So I am giving up giving up for Lent
Instead I am going to get on and do
As we see the signs of Spring beginning
My plan is this
Get outside with Bea at least once a day
Not just the school run but a cup of tea in the garden
Or a walk up the hills behind our house
Spending some proper time outside
Set up an Invitation to Play after school each day
This does not always have to be messy or sensory play
It can be a fun themed snack with a story to share
Some colouring and TV
A picnic tea outside
Something that shows Esther and William I have planned for them
When they have not been there
This will also mean I am thinking and doing stuff
That is not computer related
Eat More Healthily
Over the last two weeks it has become clear to me
That I eat when I am bored
I also comfort eat
I just eat
And when I am not busy doing anything
I eat more
SO the plan is to busy myself
And when I do eat to eat healthily
I want to tie in my healthy eating
With weaning Bea
And making healthy family meals
I would like us to eat together more during the week
We always have breakfast together
And we eat a healthy wholegrain cereal based breakfast
But after that as things stand
The healthy eating wheels come off
Esther and William have school dinner
Where they seem to eat jacket potatoes every day
And I snack throughout the day
And sometimes eat something more substantial for lunch
David and I always eat a healthy dinner
But we could definitely do with more variety in our meals
I think food and cooking could become a new focus for me
I love eating
So I would like to become better at making, cooking and baking food
If Chris Moyles can do it, surely so can I!
So I am back
Back to daily media of the social kind
I have missed it more than I thought
You people have helped to get me through some tough tough times
Social media in equal measure makes me smile and drives me crazy
It also keeps me sane, holds my hand
And stands by my side through the tough stuff
I thank you and salute you online followers and friends
I would not be who or where I am without you
I am giving up giving up for Lent
Instead I am going to get on and do
I am going to Live!
nice to see you have a focus and a purpose, and I am very sure your giving up was well intended, but I have to admit I could not do it either.
I have “given up” for 2 hrs a day and am spending that time walking, today with the twins to give their mum a break, , other days by myself, I would take hubby but he wont come. I was hoping doing 10 miles + a week may have lost me weight but not so far.
You are a fab mum and I am sure your children appreciate the after school play and Hope the extra walk.
Chin up hun you are doing fab.
Oh welcome back Jennie, I won’t lie, it will be nice to have you back online. You’ve been missed x
This post makes me so happy. That is all Jennie. So very happy.
Much love to you,
Karin xx
This is really uplifting. Welcome back Jennie, and good for you. XX
I think the change in the weather can make such a difference! We’ve had some lovely sunny days this week and it’s so nice to spend more happy time outside. Going out everyday and the activities for play sound great – will join in with you on those 🙂