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Dominic built a "giant crane arm" with his Legos Last night, while I was bustling around doing laundry and tidying up the kitchen after making dinner, Dominic got suspiciously quiet in the living room. I took a silent peek out of the kitchen to see if he was in sight - lo and behold, he had found his bag of Legos and was diligently working to make something. I am realizing that if I give Dominic space to be creative, the results are cheerful and fun. He made this fantastic "giant crane arm!" and was so proud to show me how it could also be a giant green "tooth brush!" It was within this same hour that I heard him talking and peeked down the stairs to see him playing with his Lego Duplo excavator. He had planted a Lego worker in the middle of the living room floor and was driving the excavator over toward him while saying, "hey, do you need a lift?" He stopped the excavator, lowered the arm and bucket, then made the Lego worker climb into ...

I'm working on loving myself better. And more. I am going to accept the body I have, cherish it, do good things for it, and listen to it.  Once upon a time, I was pretty good at those things, but the attention to details and self care have fallen off over the years - as has my awareness and acceptance of the fact that all things are connected.  Turning into a new year, I'm committing to this once again. 

Dominic is speaking to Susan (T-T) on the phone while he creates things with his building blocks. I made a commitment to myself that this is the year I dedicate to finding myself again. I don't think I'm completely lost, but sometimes I know I am. I forget myself; I forget what matters to me; I forget to pay attention to me and to take care of my own body. I'm making a commitment this year to find and give attention to the things that matter to me most. And, you know, after all this time not giving attention to those things, it's going to take forced change. It's going to mean redefining habits and best uses of time. Here are three examples of measurable, tangible changes I've already made:  1. I'm blogging again - obviously. The topics will get better - wiser - as time goes on. But the idea is just to write it down. Whatever it may be. 2. Photograph something every day. I want to really capture moments; even if they're insignificant. I j...