Tea Time, Me Time

Everyday, from the moment I wake, I look forward to 3pm. 

By 3, my chores are done, the kids have hopefully learned a thing or two, we've ran our errands and played outside-- and I'm flippin exhausted.

In Australia and England, they refer to 3 o clock as "Tea Time" whether they drink tea, or coffee, or what the heck ever.  It's like a THING there, and I think it should be a thing everywhere.

It's such a refreshing hour for me.  It's different than any other break I take during the day.  It both unwinds and grounds me, all at once.

I try to always have a special coffee.  Special basically means that I top it with a bit of cool whip, and sprinkle cocoa and cinnamon on the top.  It looks pretty, and tastes special and is always successful in boosting my spirits.

Every day, my tea time, is a long moment, to pull myself together.  To re-form the plan.  What went well and what didn't....how I wish I would have responded vs how I did respond. What I want for the night ahead....if anything is bothering me... I write about it. I also do a lot of research during my little tea hour.


As many of you know, I homeschool my kids... so they are almost always at home, with me.  Quiet time is rare around here. 

But 3pm  is unwind time, for all of us, and they have grown to enjoy it just as much as I do.

While I tap away at the keyboard, sorting out the madness swirling in my mind, and sipping special coffees, they have hot chocolate or shake shake (chocolate/strawberry milk),  a special snack and are given time to play on their tablets.

WIN.

Alone time is important.

We need it.  or at least I do.

I need that hour. 

Having a nice coffee, while doing tasks I enjoy, that help me sort myself out...  has become habit.  A very comforting, good for the soul repetition that anyone can benefit from.

What about you?  How do you like to unwind during the busy day?

Let me know in the comments :)

Cheers

-L