They have been in my make up bag for years. They cost me over 20 Swiss Francs plus the glue so I wasn't going to throw them away.
However every time I looked at them, I thought there was not a chance in hell, I was going to attempt to put them on. Who needs glued together eyes?
So as I glanced at them for the thousandth time, I picked them up, took one last glance, then flung my false eyelashes into the bin. Gone.
Never again to be looked at in despair and reminded of the fact that I don't have any eyelashes!
So liberating.
Have you ever thrown away something, and felt only relief afterwards?
Do tell......
Just one night together
Life is full when you have two little ones. I mean let's be clear, we are the ones filling it up. I also would not have it any other way. So this fullness is more of an observation, not a complaint.
Swimming lessons, skating lessons, gym classes, ski weekends, play dates, sleep overs. We are, like most parents I know, trying to expose our kids to many things. At the same time, also ensuring they get the social interaction they so desperately want, on top of all this.
Now let's not forget, that in addition to all this, the parents, namely us, are also scrambling for a hobby. Just one night out is all we need. But then there are two of us. So in a flash, the week is packed to the brim.
So back to my point. Life is full.
Within this fully planned week, I really try to keep one evening free. Free of any commitments. This way we can do whatever we like, together. Not too much to ask is it?
In general, we are pretty successful at this, and I think we all need it.
However this week, it didn't happen, that one precious evening, got planned for someone. Now in the grand scheme of things, this was not a problem. But it was. I was not happy about this.
Now I didn't make a fuss about it at the time, as it felt unfair to stop this activity for the one who clearly wanted to partake. Yet it made me grumpy.
I was not grumpy because this person was missing. I was grumpy because I love being together and I had mentally prepared for our cosy evening together. I knew what we were going to do and it was treats all round. Yet with one person missing it was not the same.
So I let it pass, but I realized how important it is for me to have this one free evening with all of us together.
Surely me wanting this is a good thing. Right?
Do any of you have tips on how to protect what's important?
Please share.
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