Day 46
Okay, I’ll admit it-- I’m getting a bit whiney. This
challenge to refrain from all purchases of clothing, shoes and accessories is
getting more difficult. The spring fashions are emerging like fresh green buds;
I’m looking into my closet and to me, it looks like a pile of dead leaves. I
knew it would become more difficult and I think it’s okay to be a little crabby
about it.
My family does not like to see me crabby. You know the
saying, “when the mom is unhappy …” As Valentine’s Day approached my husband
and I decided that an evening out would be a wonderful gift to each other. Last
Saturday, we joined our good friends for dinner and salsa dancing. It was fun
and lively and romantic all at the same time. Much better than a box of
chocolates.
My daughter continues to search for a loophole in my
challenge. Can she buy me a gift, loan me something or sneak something into my
closet? I try to explain that it’s not about the thing, I am finding that I really need to learn to be happy with
what I have. She doesn’t really get it. She still wants to buy me a phone case.
What a gal!
On Valentine’s Day morning, I left a card out for my
husband. I am purchasing as little as possible, and I guess I really should
have made the card but it’s a crazy
week, so I bought the card. I returned home that evening from a very full day to
a gift bag, one I recognized from my stash of gift bags, on the counter. “I
thought we already had Valentine’s Day!” I said (maybe whined). “Just look
inside,” my husband said. Wrapped in the (previously used) tissue was my hairbrush and body and foot lotion
from my personal supply. The offer
was to brush my hair, massage my back and rub my feet. It was perfect. I luxuriated
in the special treatment and just glowed knowing that my husband is so
supportive and really “gets it.” Who needs a loophole? Happy Valentine’s Day,
indeed!
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