Things That Help

At our last support group meeting (for special needs parents) the topic was "Caring for the Caretaker". Oh my, it was GREAT! A suggestion was made to make a list of things that make us feel better or take away stress. I'm sharing my list. Mostly for my own benefit because as the speaker shared, you cannot think of what to do when it gets "bad". If I'm being honest, a good week at our house has a minimum of 1 "bad day".

Things That Help 

• A hot shower without worry of Libby getting hurt if it's just the 2 of us. 
• A home cooked meal that I didn't have to cook
• Going to a movie
• Going to bed early or taking a nap
• Chilling watching TV with no other distractions
• Sewing alone
• A walk, bike ride, or trip to the gym
• Going to Target
• Enjoying a cup of coffee at a coffee shop
• A pedicure

Now, let's see if I'll remember to look back at these when I am offered a little escape on bad days.