Our theme this month at Scrap Lovers is relaxation and I challenge you to create a layout about a daily, weekly or monthly ritual that you find relaxing. It could be reading the newspaper, a Sunday brunch, a weekly visit with a friend or family member, etc. etc. What things about your everyday life are relaxing?
The layout I created for this challenge was inspired by a ritual that was anything but relaxing at the outset. We had a change in our paper delivery that meant it was no longer delivered to the house, but left down at the street. Since we have a very LONG driveway and my husband travels, there were days when I didn't get the paper until the kids were in bed. My morning paper routine was totally disrupted. Then my daughter starts noticing that Daddy would go outside to get the paper every morning when he was home. Well, it evolved into a special time she looked forward to each and every day, getting the "news" with Daddy. Once again, my two year old is teaching us about life and finding joy in the small things.
Journaling reads:
One of the first things out of your mouth each morning is, "News down in the snow?" You check out the window to make sure it is there and remind Daddy continually until you are all bundled up for the daily trek down the driveway. It amazes me how you can take such a mundane task and turn it into an ADVENTURE!!
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If you decide to complete my challenge, don't forget to link it back here. I'd love to see what you all come up with! If you're looking for more great challenges this month, check out the challenge forum.