Lenten Challenge

Today is Ash Wednesday, which begins the season of Lent. I have struggled this year with what my "giving up" would be. In the past, I have given up Diet Coke or fried foods. Being pregnant, I have already given up my Diet Cokes, at least the caffeinated ones anyways. I really haven't been eating much fried food, except for occasionally on the weekends. I have decided not to give anything up this year, but instead to take on something new. I am going to have "me time" at least 3 times a week. My definition of "me time" is time that I spend doing something productive that I enjoy. For example, I am working on a Beatrice Potter alphabet for Sawyer's room, and I really need to focus on getting it done. Usually in the evenings, when I would probably work on it, I end up on the couch, zoning out and watching tv. I need to create time in my day to get things done and be productive. It may not be working on my cross-stitch, it may be working on Sawyer's scrapbook or going for a 30 minute walk. I love spending time with Will in the evenings, because we are both at work during the day. I don't want to take the time from him, but I think I really need to do this for me. I know that when Sawyer arrives, there will be no "me time." Everything will revolve around him. I know as he gets older, and we get adjusted, I can slowly add my "me time" back in to our schedule. I don't think I am taking on this time for selfish reasons, I am just trying to get more out of my days. I think it will be a challenge because normally I don't like to do things by myself. I like to do things that Will and I can do together or with family and friends. So, as I take on this new adventure of "me time," I hope that I can actually get a few projects completed. I think I just want to learn to use my time more wisely.