f.u.n. + pnn

Taken by freaked-out (but good-natured) stranger. I'm really trying to walk the Wholehearted talk over here. After my TGIS post, I regrouped and retreated into some serious self-care. I've watched enough NCIS and Law & Order episodes to chill out, but not so many that I fell into a crime show coma. I've had a facial and a manicure. I've been walking with a good friend every morning and I stocked up on healthy food. I've even enjoyed cooking (always a good sign).

And . . . on Sunday . . . our little family ventured out for our first "family movie."

When your kids are 6 years apart, it's a long wait until everyone is ready to sit for 2 hours and enjoy the same flick. We saw Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs in 3D. It was fun. The book is a must read!

Interestingly, Charlie had a very strong reaction to one scene where the lead character was wrestling with some serious shame. He said, "I didn't like the sad, scary part." I thought he was talking about one of the chases or wild action scenes, but when I asked him about it he said, "The part where the boy got in the trash can and didn't like himself." I agree.

In other news . . . I've been invited to facilitate a 5-week course over at PNN. It's such a wonderful community - I'm thrilled. We just started today so if you want to jump over and join us, please do! If you've ever thought about blogging but weren't sure, this is a great place to start. They have templates that make it very user-friendly. If you're just interested in following-along, that's great too.

It's turkey taco night so I'm off to make the guacamole! Just an FYI - my spellcheck really wants to change guacamole to carmagnole - what the hell is that?

Hope you're enjoying some self-care this week! Take a load off and enjoy some chips and carmagnole.

Comments

[Bonnie]

That Charlie is an amazing kid! I love him so much and haven't even met him!

Just took a nap - FYI.

xoxo Bonnie

[Deb]

Good for you Brene'! I am taking good care of myself also. After years of abuse, I am finally putting space between myself and my abusive father. For years it was an issue of shame and guilt but I have finally freed myself to be true to my spirit and take care of my self.
My husband and I are taking a trip to the mountains for spiritual renewal and to see the aspens change color.
I love reading your blog and now am reading on PNN.

[Anj (aka Writergrrl)]

Thanks again, Brene, for sharing this journey with us at PNN - and I can confirm, it is a very cool community of fabulous women (and some men)!

I also think its fantastic that your own authenticity is rubbing off on Charlie...I hope that I can raise my boys to be open and wholehearted!!

[Lorie]

Thank you for sharing this super photo!

as a google fanatic, I just had to look up carmagnole. Apparently a short jacket with wide lapels... I prefer guacamole myself!

happy happy wednesday!

[Brene]

That's so funny. I'm a dictionary.com fanatic.

I looked up carmagnole too.

1. a dance and song popular during the French Revolution.
2. a man's loose jacket with wide lapels and metal buttons, worn during the French Revolution.
3. the costume of the French revolutionists, consisting chiefly of this jacket, black pantaloons, and a red liberty cap.

Then I wanted to see the dance and/or hear the song.

I watched the song on YouTube.

The comments on YouTube were very passionate (although they were all in French and I only remember 8 words after 5 years of French). I did recognize the words "brutal" and "shit" - which prompted more exploration.

It's been a great way to put off cleaning the kitchen and now I know a little bit more about the French Revolution.

CRaZy!

[Goddess Leonie]

oh this is utterly divine... i adore this so much!
that photo just makes me GRIN :D

and congratulations on your new five week course... it looks *stunning*...

your work is so precious and powerful in this world, i do believe!

[Katie @ cakes, tea and dreams]

Love that photo - and good on you for taking some serious care of yourself.

[Amalia]

My crush on Charlie just gets bigger and bigger <3
And hooray for your self-nurture!

[maya*made]

Thanks for the inspiration... might try to do this very same thing on our rainy Sunday tomorrow. We've never taken our 11 and almost 5 year old (yes, the same age difference!) to a movie together.