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I thought not going to the barn would give me all kinds of time to do projects I'd been meaning to around the house. Nope. Not working out that way. Redecorate the basement family room? Nah. I walk into a Homegoods or a furniture store, look at all the options and go fetal. I would love to pay someone with taste to decorate for me, but really, any extra money I have is going toward a horse.
I meant to organize my closet. I didn't. It still looks like a FEMA site. Same thing with the Tupperware cabinet. I also thought maybe I'd work around the yard, spruce things up, maybe put some Fall decorations up. Hasn't happened. Yard still looks like crap, and there are no seasonal decorations to hide that fact.
My husband is the only one that's happy. He's excited that we are spending more "together" time. That pretty much means we are all going to the gym with him at night. I get on the elliptical and do weights, the kids go do their thing, and my husband gets on a bike for an hour. Together, my butt! Which, by the way, has not gotten any smaller, gym time notwithstanding. (I did start taking a belly dancing class again. I'm hoping that'll strengthen my core for when I get back in the saddle. Plus it's good for a laugh.)
My husband is also happy that I am home cooking dinner every night again. The man likes a good meal, and when we were riding he got home cooked meals only on weekends, and was left with leftovers or a crockpot creation the rest of the week. I used to love cooking before. Now? Not so much. Figuring out what to cook every night has become a chore. Tonight, in desperation, I did something with Ramen noodles that I haven't done since college. Don't ask. It wasn't pretty.
This Betty Crocker/June Cleaver thing ain't working out so well. It's getting to the point where I'm ready to strap on my helmet, hop on my bike and ride around the neighborhood making horse noises.
there's something about an excellent ride that boosts the motivation necessary for getting everything else done too... hope you get back in the saddle soon!
ReplyDeleteI feel ya! Hope you get saddle time soon
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jumppretty. We've been trying some horses, so hopefully there will be regular saddle time soon.
DeleteOffer still stands for you to ride Tucker whenever you want! I know he's kind of far from you but he swears that he's totally worth the trip.
ReplyDeleteAwww, please tell Gorgeous Boy I said thank you! My DQ skills are a bit rusty, but I'd love to sit on him!
DeleteIf you were in Virginia I'd loan you my big Hanoverian jumper guy. He's super fun. Perfect for you I bet.
ReplyDeleteAww, Jess, that's so sweet, and thank you! It's always so amazing when someone offers to let you ride their baby. Please give him a smooch from me?
DeleteI am so sorry about Sugar. I always follow your blog and was so sad for you. Sadly I lost my beautiful tb yesterday due to chronic choke issues.I am lost already. So used to planning my life around him and the barn. Get back in the saddle. It will be good for your soul. I know I will....eventually.
ReplyDeleteOh no! I'm so sorry to hear about your boy! May your wonderful boy rest in peace. Lost is the perfect description -- it's like being without the rudder that used to keep your world on course. We are looking to find the right partners, so hopefully regular saddle time is in our future, although it feels weird to say that without Sug. I hope that you find peace soon and that you'll be back in the saddle sooner rather than later, with your boy keeping watch over you.
DeleteI can't help much with the riding but I can help with the cooking thing. 3-5 nights week I fly in from work, whip up dinner and then off to the barn with my daughter. For a couple years now I've been using eMeals and love it. I use the 30 minute meal plans most often cause that's quick stuff. I hit the grocery store on the weekend and buy all the ingredients needed for the week and then have a menu plan for the week. So much easier than having to THINK every day or come up with my own plan!!
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