I’ve done nothing all day. I didn’t go to the gym, I didn’t do any work, I didn’t even write. I just sat on my couch and watched episode after episode of CSI and Modern Family. I think my brain has shrunk about five inches but it was delicious.
My husband, the therapist, was confused until I told him I was ‘self-caring’ and ‘feeding my inner child’. Therapists consider everyone’s inner child sacrosanct and there’s nothing more important to them than self-care.
As soon as I said those words, his eyes widened and he rushed to prepare dinner–just in case my inner child was hungry. I did feel a little guilty when I saw him folding laundry but I got over it. I’m going to go read now.
Caring for my inner child is so important. 😀
Taylor Grace 
I love your humour – it shines in Olivia’s Choice and in your writing in general. I love too that you embraced the need to rest and didn’t beat yourself with a stick about it! At the weekend, after reading Mishka’s latest book, I had a ‘To Do’ List a mile long, which included an edit of my latest novel; household chores; bills…you get the drift. I sat for almost twelve hours, watching episode after episode of Suits (I was only just introduced to the show). The only disappointing thing is I couldn’t fully enjoy it because I was too busy feeling guilty about it (during the ad breaks, obviously).
My inner child is feeling sulky because I can’t seem to give her a break!
Oh no! I too make to-do lists and they’re overwhelming. I can relate to trying to take a break and ending up feeling guilty instead. That sucks! Your poor inner child! 🙂
It is important to do things like this! I am glad that you did. I tend to have a hard time remembering to do this, but it can do wonders to one’s brain (and even body!)
Absolutely! Self care is so important!
I tried this…West said that my inner child was 30 years old when I was 12. So I went back to clearing out the extra room, folding clothes, but I did make a wizard wand with Bella if that counts. She made a book of spells.
A book of spells is awesome! Ah…suspicious West. I’ll admit it doesn’t work as well if your hubby isn’t a therapist. I couldn’t believe mine went for it!
First, I need to find a man. Second, I need to explain to him self-care and loving my inner child. Do you think my nefarious plan to never lift a finger again might work? 🙂
Self care is so tricky. I’m just checking out a site on acceptance: http://tinybuddha.com/blog/ because doing self care is really hard, hubby or no hubby. I tend to shove it aside and try ‘harder’. But I love that nefarious plan of yours! 🙂