R - E - L - A - X

I've had at least four people tell me in the last 24 hours that I need to RELAX. Not only on the TTC efforts but on life in general. I didn't realize I was wound so tight...Since that word is not typically in my vocabulary and to ensure I knew the meaning, I went and looked it up....

re·lax
–verb (used with object)
1. to make less tense, rigid, or firm; make lax: to relax the muscles.
2. to diminish the force of.
3. to slacken or abate, as effort, attention, etc.
4. to make less strict or severe, as rules, discipline, etc.: to relax the requirements for a license.
5. to release or bring relief from the effects of tension, anxiety, etc.: A short swim always relaxes me.
–verb (used without object) 6. to become less tense, rigid, or firm.
7. to become less strict or severe; grow milder.
8. to reduce or stop work, effort, application, etc., esp. for the sake of rest or recreation.
9. to release oneself from inhibition, worry, tension, etc.

How is it that people telling me to relax just puts me deeper into a depression? I sure don't feel like I'm "doing it all" or "have too much on my plate" or anything near what I typically do (or used to do) in my "supermom days"....(really, not that long ago).

I must say I was talking with Scott (Harley's respite) and he said in the last four weeks, he's noticed that I'm toning up...I thought it was pretty amazing he would notice. I haven't lost any weight perse, but I HAVE been working on toning up my muscular structure...it came up because we were talking about age...Either way - it doesn't matter what brought it up, I considered it a compliment. Even if it wasn't intended as one.

I'll be back later to finish blogging...After all I am addicted!! LOL