I guess I have reached the point in my life where I have to conquer my fear of staying alone. I think that in my entire life I have only had to stay home alone once. Bill was traveling, and Liz slept over at a friend's house. I have been raising children for thirty three years, and so someone has always been around. Two weeks ago Bill was gone for two nights.
I was able to utilize some of the strategies that I teach the kids. The lesson that I am teaching right now is about stress. Usually I teach the techniques like deep breathing,
tightening muscles then relaxing, and going to that calm place they have created in their mind. This year we are reviewing those, but also working on "
decatastrophizing" our problems. Hence, the title of the post "
www.decatastrophize.calm".
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The three
w's stand for WORST, WONDERFUL, and WILL. What is the
worst thing that will happen, and what can you do to avoid it? What is the most
wonderful thing that can happen, and what can you do to help that happen? The last is what
will probably happen, and how can you prepare for it?
In my mind the worst thing that could have happened to me is that someone would break in. To keep this from happening I checked the doors five times instead of just two. The most wonderful thing is that I would not be scared. Working on this one. What would
probably happen is that I would wake up and nothing would have happened. THAT is the one that has helped me.
Honestly, it never ceases to amaze me how much I learn from what I do, and how much it helps me. Sure glad that Bill is home with no travel plans, and I do have a big, beautiful Golden Retriever to keep me company.
Such a fun party. Amazing grandchildren and their wonderful parents. The pictures don't represent how cute the kids looked in their costumes. Parents, if you have better pictures, please send them to me, and I will "exchange". Donuts swinging from the ceiling fan, musical chairs, and decorating pumpkin cakes. Chili, salad, bread bowls, and the ever wonderful Nothing "Bundt" cake. Loved it. Thanks everyone for coming. We need a picture of our fireman. He got called away to a fire before we could get his picture!! We sure missed our London, Max, and Spencer. We had a James Bond, Ninjas, a Policeman, a Dinosuar, Fancy Nancy, a Tiger Princess, and we would have liked to see Dash, Peter Pan, and Tinker Bell as well. Love you ALL!
WINTER
Last weekend we celebrated birthdays at the new Cheesecake Factory out at Fashion Place. We had to wait a long time to get in, but it was fun cruising the mall with everyone while we waited. Happy Birthday to Codye, Tyler, Trace, and Brooke. Thanks everyone for coming and all of your many good wishes. Thanks Bill for being our happy sponsor!! This definitely needs to be a new tradition! Love you all!
