I’m reclaiming my weekends. For so long now I have never looked at weekends as being different from any other day. But since the kids are in preschool and see a big distinction between weekdays and weekends, I’m going to as well. I need at least one day a week that is free of work, and you know what? I think I’ll take two. No more working late on Friday nights and sleeping in on Saturday mornings. No more Saturday night all-nighters. No more on-call Jenn. No more, “eh, I’ll save this work for the weekdn!”
It feels good to spend an entire day doing anything but work. Today I picked up groceries. I filled up a propane tank for our grill (which turned out to be a moot point, as the regulator on the grill offed itself at some point, so no barbecued lunch for us!). I enjoyed lunch with Alyssa, Ryan, my mom, and my brothers. I spent a few hours outside with all four kids. When my mom and brothers left, I took a 45 minute nap while the kids napped in their rooms. I blogged. I did a load of laundry. I cleaned my bathroom. I went out to dinner with my mom and the kids, and texted Dan on the way so he could meet us there.
And now? It’s after 11:00pm and I am more than ready for bed.
Now if only I could shake the guilt and anxiety I feel for not doing any work today… meh.





Everyone needs days to themselves, definitely don’t feel guilty about it. Myself, I live for the weekends where it’s my time, and no work! It sounds like you had a lovely day though, filled with lots of jobs and still spending time with your family!
The problem is, if you don’t take some time to yourself and your family each week you’re going to get burnt out and start resenting your job. The guilt will pass and you’ll start the new week refreshed and happy, rather than resentful and BLAH.