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Putting the Me Back Into Mommy
Being a mom (or a dad!) is demanding. By the end of the day you have nurtured, loved, taught and cared for your child 100 times over. With so many demands, it is hard to have “me” time, but without it it’s hard to keep perspective.
This is where the power of “no” comes in. If you say “yes” to every invitation, volunteer opportunity, etc. you will become run down. Cherish the priceless moments you spend with your baby and nurturing your own spirit, even if it means saying “no” to something else. It may be only 5 minutes of enjoying a cup of coffee or stopping to take in the sunshine – whatever recharges you. Push aside the mommy (or daddy) guilt and give yourself permission to have some “me” time.
What ways do you recharge your parenting battery?
I recharge by parenting battery with a long hot bubble bath.
I love taking five minutes to sip on some hot tea and read a gossip mag.
Velvet – that’s a great idea. It’s like built in spa time!
i like to get up early before everyone wakes up and read. Its my quality me time.
So true that we need to take a little time for ourselves! So hard with everything else we try to put into one day – but we make better parents when we do it!
Wise words Angie & we couldn’t have said it better ourselves!
Bonnie,
Truly the early bird gets the worm. Good for you for making that time for yourself.
Melissa – nothing like a good gossip mag to relax with
i agree!
i take me time when i can…
and read…
a book, a magazine..
anything!
I used to think Moms should give up everything for their kids but now I realize that giving Mom some time to flourish is really a good thing for the kids too.
Noelle – you have got the spirit-doesn’t matter what you do as long as you relax!
Good point Joy! Thanks for the reminder that in taking care of ourselves we are taking care of our kids
Sometimes I go out to a movie. I don’t mind going by myself. Or I’ll light a candle and take a long hot bath.
Kendra,
Those are great suggestions for “mommy me-time” that recharges the mind, body & spirit!
Thanks for sharing.
Michelle
I love reading my favorite book while soaking my feet in a foot spa. I always follow up by watching a good movie and painting my toe nails.
Great ideas Judy! Nothing like home spa time to refresh tired mommy feet!