It's beginning to dawn on me that most of my posts revolve around our weekends. This is likely due to us being so busy during the week and hitting the sack completely exhausted, that we have no energy to spare, so we try to pack as much into our weekends as we can.
This weekend was a bit different. You see, it involved a certain Mama getting herself some much needed TLC, in the form of a Spa Day!
A few weeks ago, a friend of mine posted a link to a special local event called "It's a Me Day!", and when I read about it, and all the wonderful treatments being offered, I just had to jump at the chance for a little pampering.
And let me tell you, I regret not doing this after the birth of ALL our kids!
Darling got himself some fishing action first thing Sunday morning, and made sure to be back on time for my departure. Meanwhile, I made sure he had all the supplies necessary for the baby, since, well, they're attached to me and I couldn't leave them behind ;) But I had absolutely no worries about the kids, I know they're in incredibly capable hands with Daddy.
The day started out very cold, having frost warnings from the night before, and the possibility of snow. SNOW! Oh my goodness, it's not even Halloween yet! And this is Niagara Falls for Pete's sake, not Ottawa! LOL! I remember as a kid, it was a fun night if we could go Trick Or Treating without having to squeeze our costumes over our snow suits. Granted, back then we all made our own costumes, so we usually could find something in our parent's closets to turn into a costume.
But I wasn't going to let a little cold weather keep me from a good time. The moment I saw the event advertised, I put my plan into action. I contacted the organizer, and explained my situation as a nursing mother. That I really wanted to participate in the day, but would it be possible to have all of the treatments consecutively, in order for me to not be gone from my nursling too long. And 'lo and behold, they all communicated amongst themselves, and my day was planned without a hitch!
The event was held at a local Bed and Breakfast on River Road, called Greystone Manor, a beautiful character home that faces Niagara River. And what a view. Funny thing is, Darling had just left this same spot, and here I was, looking at the his fishing spot, but from a very different angle.
How gorgeous is this? Fall has to be my favourite season. I could do without the impending hellish cold we're preparing ourselves for, but watching Mother Nature change into her colorful cloak is breathtaking.
The elegant Greystone Manor
Gorgeous seasonal floral arrangements to greet visitors
A pretty sign at the entrance, telling me to "Relax, Refresh, Renew', why, don't mind if I do!
My first treatment was an Essential Touch massage, where Stacey used Dotera essential oil blends that incited relaxation and detoxification. Goodness, it felt so good, when she was done, I was positively euphoric! No really, my head was a little spinny, like I'd just had a bit too much champagne. I was so relaxed, I had a hard time getting my stuff in order for my next treatment with Tracy: An Intuitive Chakra Balancing
Tracy Kennedy is an Intuitive Empath, Medium, Energy Healer, Reiki Master,
Certified Angel Card Reader, Certified Crystal Healer, Certified Trance
Channeller, Writer, Speaker and Spiritual Teacher.
"Intuitive Chakra Balance is wonderful for overall relaxation and revived
energy level. Take some time for yourself to just tune-out and reboot.
Session includes Energetic Cleanse of the emotional, physical, mental
and spiritual body, Chakra Balance with Tuning Forks, and Intuitive
Feedback on Chakras and Energy Systems."
This was a completely new experience for me. Tracy's room had ambient lighting, and lovely relaxing music playing. On a small table was an array of tuning forks, crystals, and a drum tucked behind the table, because "It wanted to come along with me" Tracy said :)
I reclined in one of those anti-gravity chaises, closed my eyes, and went to my happy place while Tracy worked her magic. At first I wasn't sure of what I was supposed to feel, but I just relaxed deeper (not too hard after a therapeutic massage), and tuned in. I left the room feeling energized and grounded, and ready for my Reflexology treatment with Karen.
I'd never had Reflexology performed, so wasn't sure what it entailed, besides applying pressure to specific points on my feet. It was so much more than that. Karen started at my head, and applied gentle, yet firm pressure to my scalp, face, and ears. My ears have never gotten that much attention, but oh lordy, did it feel good. Then my hands and feet got some special attention of their own.
As I said, I wasn't sure what to expect, but I did mention when certain areas responded to her pressure, and when she explained which organ or system they corresponded to, it completely made sense. For example, when she applied pressure to the padding of my right heel, it felt tender, like it was bruised, and it certainly doesn't feel bruised when I'm walking. She explained that this area pertained to my uterus, which is still healing from my pregnancy, and birth 11 weeks ago.
Karen finished my treatment with the recommendation that I drink lots of water for the rest of the day, in order to replenish from all the cleansing treatments I had received.
I carefully went downstairs to the dining room, where Barbara, our lovely hostess, had laid out an array of delicious vegetarian foods. I chose a delicious garden salad, topped with avocado dressing, a little quinoa and cranberry cake, and a nice piping hot mug of back coffee.
And then I was pulled back to reality when my phone rang, and it was Darling, reminding me that I really should be heading back home. So I did ;)
And now I've decided that I will be indulging in self-care much more often. It's one thing to be my family's caregiver, but us Mamas really need to remember to take care of ourselves, and to replenish our own depleted energies.
What have YOU done for yourself lately?
TTFN Darlings!
Jewels
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