Today was my first day back to work since taking my hiatus at the beginning of February.
It was nice to have the break. But let me tell you, it was even nicer to be back.
Not that I don't love being home with my hubby and kids. I do! But as all of you mothers know (not just SAHM's, but working ones, too), it's nice to have a break. And my break comes in the form of work & my iPod.
Oooh, it was wonderful! I was welcomed with streaky, spotted floors, dust, finger prints, pet hair & dirt. I put in my headphones, got out the cleaning supplies and got to work! First I headed to the back of the house to tackle the office. Not that I "tackled" it, it was hardly dirty. But there was a fine layer of dust on the picture frames and shelves and a few finger prints here and there. Then I headed to the bathroom and then on to the master bedroom and bathroom. After that was the living room and then the kitchen. And lastly I headed downstairs to the family room and another bathroom. And each time I headed back into the kitchen for a drink from my water bottle, I felt so alive! The sweat. The heart pumping. The smell of the cleaning products. The whir of my beloved Dyson. It all was so welcoming.
And I came home feeling energized and ready to make some lunch, pick up the family room and feed Duchess.
Next week I'll clean for 4 clients and I'm really looking forward to it!
I think the ultimate reason is that it is exercise! I don't look at my work as work. I look at it as my only means to exercise. And who wouldn't love getting paid to exercise, right? Last time I lost the weight, it took me almost a year. And given I'm still nursing and have GAINED (that's right, gained) 10 pounds since having Duchess, I'm ready to shed it!!! The doctor gave me some calorie guidelines and I can't wait to see the results!!!
Here's to healthy eating, lots of exercise and time away from the world!!! Cheers! (Water bottle in hand!!!)
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Back in the saddle again
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6 comments:
That sounds great! I need a job like that for sure. My sister used to work for the Post office and delievered mail and loved it because she got tons of exercise!
It does feel great to get out of the house once in a while. Your family will be happy because you are happy!
I am working on shedding the pounds too. Course mine are pregnancy pounds from 4 years ago(hahah)!!
woohoo! Good for you and it does feel nice to find your groove again!!
Glad to see you are back into the swing of things...but you always WERE an amazing woman! I am so addicted to exercise...so I can COMPLETELY relate to your energized feelings that you received...good for you my friend. When you feel up to it...I would love to see you back in the WL group over at CM!
Doesn't it feel awesome to have the heart pounding, sweat beading and listening to great music? LOVE IT!! Congrats on getting out!
I love cleaning houses, but I do it with a friend to help pass the time. It's a great way to make some extra $$$ and it's my only form of exercise too! :)
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