I have had an extremely stressful week at work.  Today I text my husband and said I could use a drink… I then text him and told him we need to go outside and chop and stack wood after work (we recently cut down a large tree and have been spending an inordinate amount of time splitting and stacking it).  It seems like it is never going to end there is so much wood.  I can’t wait for it to be done… but tonight I was happy to be able to go outside for an hour and a half and do some tough work.  It was a great way to relieve stress and once I was done, I actually felt de-stressed.   My mother-in-law came over and watched the kids, getting them ready for bed, while he and I went outside and worked.  It was great for us to get outside and the kids love seeing their grandma.

It also marks the first time in years that instead of going ahead when I am super stressed out and having a glass of wine (or two or three) I got my butt outside to relieve my stress in a healthy way.  It was a big win for me.  I am having an awesome week.  I hope I can continue it into the weekend.