Mommy and me time!
Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 09:00PM Yes I know I went MIA... it's unusual for me, but I have to say with all the traveling and stress that my body has taken, it shut down... big time. I fell flat on my back and have slept for so long!!! It was crazy. I was full of cold and my sinuses were playing up... and yes I know you mama bears out here are wagging your fingers and saying tut tut tut for not looking after myself...
And the truth is, over the last few weeks I haven't, but the start is here on the cruise... it's a huge learning curve and now it's time for me to take care of me, in every need. So I am resting and I have slept so much over the last few days. Even today while I was waiting for my bags, I dozed off for half hour... very unlike me.
I must say I have the most precious little boy ever... seriously! This morning he helped me pack, as I couldn't lift my head up... he packed up his own bag, and packed everything in there... it was lovely. Nothing was too much of an issue for him. However, we replaced Doggie recently with 'Agent Huff Huff' Who has also gone MIA... yes another doggie missing... in yet again another hotel room... thankfully this time they have him and all is well.
so we boarded the cruise with was awesome and then John and I headed to the Vista Lounge for our first session... we did a straight 2 hours of readings and fed off each other and bounced around the room. Not everyone was there so it was small and intimate, but amazing how many readings related and rolled into another. There must have been over that time 4 people who we read for who had lost their sons, and all very similar stories. It tends to happen that way. Then you watch tomorrow we will have all mother in laws coming through... it's so typical.
I am so lucky to be working with an amazing bunch of people, and Ibis who organized it all was incredible, but a bad influence on me... in a good way. She knows the boat like the back of her hand and took me to some little shop where I could mooch and browse till my hearts content... dangerous really!!! ha ha ha. I was a good girl though... well almost!
Of course Charlie had a Halloween party which was awesome, and he dressed up as a Ninja... so typical of my boy! It's so great to spend Mommy and me time (and for the record I have always spelt mommy that way even in England ... ) but spending time with him is fabulous, it's like my world is complete when he is with me. He is such a great boy, and so gifted, however I just wish he would place his hands on mommy's sinuses!!! ha ha ha
Right I get an extra hour in bed, which I am very excited about!! whoohoo!
Until tomorrow have a great time and remember to smile!
Lots of love
Lisa xx
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Reader Comments (29)
Bless his little heart...He knows when Mum needs lovins!!!
Have fun!!
Lisa, what is 'Mommy and me time?' What does it consist of? Just time you set aside for your boy? That sounds wonderful that youre able to do that with your crazy schedule and busy life... Though it makes me extremely jealous because my mother and I arent close at all.. have a great night :)
have fun! hope you have a cruise again- would love to be able to attend
Lisa, Your such a wonderful inspiration. I'm sure your son knows just how much he is loved!!
*raises hand* one of the "mama bears" amongst Many!! ^_-
Besides the sinus issues... SO great to read about you finally taking care of you! And even more so, having quality "mommy and me" time!! Charlie barlie really is a very special boy and also very lucky to have a mommy who loves and values him so much!!
He truly is one of the wisest 9yos I have Ever known of! =)
I hope you continue to have a great trip! Relaxing and rejuvenating... Stay safe and don't get too wild in those shops there!... ah what the heck... go nuts! =P
Sending lots of love to you and Charlie!
Vy <3
Hope you feel better soon Lisa! Xox
Enjoy every minute of it :-)
Love from a mum with 3 of the same kind :-):-).-)
l am so glad you guys are having time together. Hugs Raccaxox
Lisa, you don't get enough, You, time, because you're always giving yourself to others..Which, you know, is much appreciated..We really do thank you..Boys are so caring, i can see how much Charlie wants to help you too..God Bless him...Give him lots of hugs XXX Get well soon, sending healing your way...LOve Stace XXX
Hi Lisa .. sorry to hear your having trouble with your sinuses .. I used to suffer with them too.. Have you ever tried a Neti pot .. worked wonders for me .. enjoy your cruise and Charlie...
Aww Lisa..yes "wags finger" lol...but glad you are listening to your body and looking after yourself first..otherwise you are no good for anything or anyone ??!!
Charlie truly is precious and a wonderful son !!! Glad you are having a great time so far but keep resting up in between !!!
Mum hugz to you !!!
Sharon xx
Hi Lisa, About time you had some rest, Similar thing happened to me this year. At some stage you have to listen to your body. It is wonderful that Charlie is with you. It must have been hard to be away for so long. A Mummy hug is not the same via phone or skype. Funny how in UK you spelt it Mommy. It must have been some sort of premonition.
Stay well and enjoy your time with Charlie.
xxx Jacquie
Hi Lisa,
GOOD TO HEAR you are going to take BETTER care of YOURSELF!! That deserves a BIG WHOO HOO! All that jet lag will take a long time to disappear! If you read up on it, you will find that it can take a toll on the body.
Anyway, love that you vegged for awhile and are enjoying time with Charlie! He is an amazing little man! It is so sweet that he wants to care for his mom! Have a great rest of the cruise and come home and get a lot of YOU time!
Take good care!
Hugs and lots of love,
Cheryl
Hi Lisa, just like someone i know you have only one speed in your battery...full speed ahead!! But when it's flat it is seriously...
So take care of yourself and why not doing some readings while you lean in a very big and comfy long chair with the sun that will energize you up?? ;0)
hiya lisa,
just read your book and my husband was well inpressed as he noticed that was the first book i had ever read and which I thoroughly enjoyed. It was very inspiring and made me realise you are just like the rest of us, you also have had problems and heartaches. You have the gift, which is a special gift.
Keep up the good work and have a nice rest
Glad to hear that you are finally getting some rest and what a way to get it....Cruising........ I know your still working...wish I was there with you and John Holland I tried but I couldn't make it....But I am looking forward to seeing you in Sarasota Fl...Hope you all have a wonderful time
See you soon xoxo
Hi Lisa,
Your little Charlie is so special, helping with your travels. I hope getyou get LOTS of luxury time together.
Terry
Awww, that Charlie is a sweetie!
It's funny, both of my nephews were Ninjas this year too! Ninjas abound!! :)
Enjoy the cruise and take care of yourself Lisa - haunt the spa on the ship for more 'me' time.
Hugs, Kristina
Good for you to recognize when your body needs a good long rest. After the craziness of Santa Monica, and zooming to the East Coast no wonder. For different reasons (well, ok Santa Monica too) I have been sleeping the past day - could not move! But it is restorative, as it no doubt is for you. My only Hallowe'en costume this year was your Trust Me I'm Psychic tee shirt!
Have a great time - I can read that you are. So glad Charlie Barley is wlth you. Such a treasure he is.
Hey Lisa,
I'm glad you have the good care of that little angel of yours!! He sounds really nursering!!!! How about that: another doggie missing?! How do you do it?!
Take good care of yourself and remember to take a break once a while! I've done it too and I feel great! I'm back in this family and ready to help out anybody and hand over a listening ear!!
take care, strong lady!!!
Love and light,
Dear Lisa,
I am so sorry to hear that you have been suffering from sinuses and exhaustion. We are selfish some times, expecting you to give to all of us as though you have endless energy and time for each and every one of us. Personally, I know that I couldn't manage to fit into my day what you fit into yours, everyday, so bless you for that. I have had a very lazy day myself, slept on and off from lunch time through to supper time. Whenever I woke up, I just wanted to sleep again... so I did! Feel much better now.
Charlie sounds like such an awesome little boy and I can tell you love him with all your heart and soul. Just as you are blessed to have him in your life, he is just as blessed to have a mommy like you (by the way, we also spell it the same in SA).
Thinking of you as always,
Hugs and blessings,
Jeanette
I don't hvae your abilities, at least i don't think so yet. I believe they dcreased after i started using valium and sleeping pills for my depression. Ive had depression since i was 12 wich actually is 14 years ago today. Its my birthday.
Anyway. The last months my energy has completely shut down. Even the smallest thing is problematic. Ive isolated myself sosialy, couldn't even have my birthday party because there was no energi to do it.
It just feels as if the balance of good and bad nowdays is so unblalanced that the negative energy just puts you off.
I hope i meet you one day. You might have the answers i so deeply want to get.
Have you had a really bad feeling something bad is happening?
HI MY LOVE,
I AM SORRY THAT YOUR SINUSES ARE CAUSING YOU PROBLEMS. WHAT YOU DO NEED IS A NETTY POT. THEY REALLY DO WORK WONDERS!! YOU CAN TRUST ME ON THAT ONE. I AM SURE YOU CAN SEE THE WAGGING FINGERS GOING AS YOU TELL US ABOUT YOU NOT TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF LIKE YOU SHOULD HAVE!! i SURE DO HOPE THAT NOW WHILE YOU ARE ON THE CRUISE YOU WILL GET THE NEEDED REST YOU DESERVE, MY LOVE, AND WITH CHARLIES HELP (BLESS HIS LITTLE HEART) YOU WILL GET WHAT YOU NEED TO GET YOU BACK INTO SHAPE SO YOU CAN CONTINUE TO DO WHAT YOU DO BEST.!!! ,CHARLIE IS SO BLESSED TO HAVE YOU AS HIS MOMMY
AS I AM SURE YOU ARE AWARE OF HOW BLESSED YOU ARE TO HAVE HIM AS YOUR SON.
SO MY DEAR LISA, PLEASE DO TAKE CARE OF YOU AND ENJOY THE REST OF THE CRUISE. HOPE. TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON. MY LOVE TO YOU , CHARLIE AND KEV.
LOVE, MARY
Hallo Lisa,
You really are amazing, full of energy, always thinking about others. But please listen to your body . Lucky you got Charlie to look after you.
Children are great hé.
I remember traveling from Ostend to Dover and being seasick, my son was 9 years old at that time, and he really looked after me as it was the most
easiest and simplest thing for him. to do ...
So yes I do understand how your heart fills with joy...
As for your sinuses, maybe you can check out the website of BRUNO GRONING (Groening)
Knuffels ( hugs)
Hope you are back to feeling 100% soon....well, at least 95%!
Have a wonderful cruise!
peace....deb t/illinois