Repetition

I have just been writing out a play-by-play for running my household.  I am going to a conference next week and family will watch the kids. 

I was just so bored by the time I finished writing it out.  SO much to do and remember everyday, but it is always the same stuff.  Does anyone wonder why I occasionally look past my exit on the way to work and wonder what would happen if I just kept going west, instead of turning?

Routine is all well and good.  In an autism family, it's necessary.  But the thought of stepping away from my routine for just a few days makes me feel oh so very happy.  I have been trying to vary our routine.  I have planned hikes and outings and vacations for the summer.  The planning is fine.  The day to day is still there. 

I don't know how to make the day to day better.  Well...kind of I do. Piano lessons and swimming and helped me.  I feel like I need to make more effort to change things up...but that takes effort.  Routine is easy, just stifling.

Springtime will bring a much needed break in routine.  It is time to garden and be outside.  Bonfire season is coming, if it isn't so windy this year.  I am looking forward to not planning, but just doing the things that are not routine.  I'm looking forward to the end of the school year, which brings a much loved change in the morning routine. I'm looking forward to running in the cool summer mornings. 

The conference will be helpful.  I hope to recharge my professional and personal batteries by time away from the usual.  I hope to come home recharged in all ways.   You can't run away from yourself, but you can run yourself away.  At least for a little while.