Sunday must be my night. Last week I went to a movie on my own. And this week, as in right now, I am sitting in a cafe (Manto in Norwood if you’re in Adelaide!) having a cup of chamomile tea on my own while Patrick has both children. He’s a keeper!
If you follow me on Instagram (alexandraalive) or Facebook then you know what else I spent my time doing today.
Cleaning. Tidying. Cleaning.
I had friends over for dinner last night and when I woke up this morning the house was a mess! Worth it though, they are fun company. I’m glad I did a little bit of tidying before I went to bed though, or I may not have even got up this morning!
And do you know what? I had the best day! There is something about cleaning up a mess and having a tidy house that I find hugely rewarding and relaxing. Patrick was away and Evie was happy tottering around and playing on her own (with the occasional check-in and cuddle). So I went about doing my thing.
Am I odd? When Patrick tries to give me time to myself he tells me to do nothing… Watch a movie, read a book, go for a walk. Whilst I love those things, I love just making our house look nice. It is so much more stress relieving for me!
Of course I thoroughly dislike cleaning and tidying and cooking and washing when I have a million other things to do. That’s when they stress me out. But when I have time to get housework done, I love it!!
Well wouldn’t you if you did this…
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Ok so I’m still working on my kitchen. Patrick came home early and disrupted my plans for me. The nerve, hey? 
So tell me, what is your idea of a relaxing Sunday? You can give me ideas for my next giveaway! I’ll see what I can arrange…
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