It's been 6 months (that's half a year) since I attended the Start-Up Program at the Option Institute in Massachusetts. How time flies, and how fast kids grow. During my time at the Option Institute, I had many ideas and excitement rushes through my veins to get our own Son-Rise Program started once I would get back to Canada. Then everyone (especially me) got sick with the flu or something violent. The momentum was somehow slowed.
Then after husband transformed our bedroom into Remy's Room, the momentum seemed to return until sickness sprung up again, then March Break, then Remy ripping off the huge heavy mirror... excuses! The momentum was weak.
Remy and I returned back to the Play Room two weeks ago, and the momentum is starting to gain some speed. What I need more of is actually time to relax, time for myself so that I can be more efficient and effective at what I'm supposed to do: plan and prepare meals, clean, chauffeur, play, clean again. I've been skimping on sleep too, which attributes to my recent tiredness and achiness. Throughout the day, when I catch myself not smiling,I quickly pull the corner of my lips to my ears :) It helps.
DH mentioned to me on our first week back in the PR with Remy to take it easy so I don't "burn out" easily. I was doing 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon with the little guy. He also really likes being in there, it's not hard; however, it is physically demanding since he is around 60 pounds and seeks to be piggybacked or carried a lot of the time.
This week, I was able to bring out some old toys to add some new charm to the room :) Fishing, a Clock Puzzle, wood alphabet puzzle and Perfection.
In order to get the momentum going, I need to talk to people, I need to have fun in the Play Room, I need to report on it regularly, I need support from others who know what this is all about, I need volunteers... If you could see these needs in the shape of a circle with arrows pointing in the same direction (for example, all clockwise), you'll see a wheel gaining momentum.
So, the trick is to plan my days with enough rest and relaxation. This will help us gain momentum.
In Love and Light,
and
Goodnight,
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