The
days at home have been beneficial for me in unexpected ways. I have
been forced to slow down and relax. Whereas I'm always used to running
around to visit various play areas with Timmy, we are now staying put.
Not going anywhere was initially uncomfortable for me, but I am now
finding the solitude relaxing.
Timmy doesn't seem to be missing our excursions. I worried that he would become cranky and bored without the excitement of adventures, but the opposite has happened. He and I have been spending hours playing in his new playroom, making up games and rediscovering toys we have long ago put away. He seems to be relishing the alone time playing with me.
The quiet time has done us both some good. My leg has almost completely healed, and I am no longer feeling pain or discomfort when I walk. My anxiety tracker is not buzzing nearly as frequently, and I am now caught up on laundry and housework. It turns out that my compulsion to remain in constant motion was a source of stress and anxiety. Now that I've slowed down, I am feeling more centered and comfortable.
Timmy is still not feeling well, so we will be holed up for awhile longer. When we are cleared to interact again with the public, I am going to take the lessons that I learned over the past two weeks to heart. Adventures are fun, but there is also value to staying still and playing at home.
Timmy doesn't seem to be missing our excursions. I worried that he would become cranky and bored without the excitement of adventures, but the opposite has happened. He and I have been spending hours playing in his new playroom, making up games and rediscovering toys we have long ago put away. He seems to be relishing the alone time playing with me.
The quiet time has done us both some good. My leg has almost completely healed, and I am no longer feeling pain or discomfort when I walk. My anxiety tracker is not buzzing nearly as frequently, and I am now caught up on laundry and housework. It turns out that my compulsion to remain in constant motion was a source of stress and anxiety. Now that I've slowed down, I am feeling more centered and comfortable.
Timmy is still not feeling well, so we will be holed up for awhile longer. When we are cleared to interact again with the public, I am going to take the lessons that I learned over the past two weeks to heart. Adventures are fun, but there is also value to staying still and playing at home.
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