I like your thoughts on this topic. I think thoughtful and purposeful leisure time is more effective than the the constant stress of squeezing things in. I live this struggle as well. The times when I feel that I can spontaneously grab leisure time is a sudden snow storm but mine usually ends up having my husband and I shoveling out not only ourselves but the older friends. This is not leisure time and I feel is wasted time more times than not. When I purposely plan my leisure time, it is more enjoyable and more relaxing. I know that the work I needed to do is done or will be there later and I know I need it to keep myself sane and not yelling at my kids.

Thanks again for sharing. I look forward to your next blog.

Lisa, mom of two boys