Self care

So I need to talk about personal care.  I am the caregiver in the family.  My kids described me as ‘harsh’; I on the other hand would describe myself as the mom who doesn’t let nuttin’ slide!  Do that once and I’ll give you a warning and outline the consequences of your actions, do it again and here come the consequences.  I don’t play games.  There’s a reason my niece and nephew called my husband and I, uncle Sue and aunt Bryant!  He’s been known as the ‘weakest link’.  But I digress, back to the personal care topic.  It’s hard for me to accept pampering from others, to me, my kids are special and so is my husband.  My good friend came over last week and we cried and laughed together for several hours.  A couple days later we had a ‘date’ set for a mani and pedi.  I only indulge my toes a couple times in the summer months.  I haven’t had a manicure in 30 years!!  I had so much fun!  We did lunch then moved over to a nail salon.  I got a sparkly blue gel on both hands and feet.  It looks great.  I haven’t been so pampered in forever! So here’s a big thank you to Deanna Peterson, Mentor, Master Teacher, and most of all, someone I can truly call FRIEND.