Do you ever find yourself craving some “me” time? Ever wish that every time you walk into the bathroom there wasn’t an extra set of feet following you? Have you experienced that pounding from the other side of the door and someone yelling, “Mom! Are you in there?”
I can remember longing for the times when my kids would be watching a movie and I could sneak into the bathroom and read an entire article by myself, uninterrupted. Back then those times were few and far between.
Now my kids are now 19 and 21. I still see reflections of my old self in my every day travels. I see Moms looking tired, waiting for that break when they can look at a magazine, talk to other moms, exercise, go shopping or take a walk or close their eyes for a quick power nap.
When I owned my own music studio in Rochester, NY I remember moms coming in my office in tears. They’d tell me how they just wanted to have a conversation with other moms to see if they’re doing this parenting thing right. Some would say that they had forgotten who they were or their marriages have become routine. Their lives were a long list of “To Do’s”. Yes, the piano teacher does act as a therapist sometimes. I actually thought about putting a sign on my door that said, “The Doctor Is In”.
Realistically though, let’s face it, we are not Wonder Woman or Supermom, no matter how together we think we are. I fear that what we have happening today is a “mommy burnout” and that frightens me. So, I’ve put together some suggestions to help you endure and survive those seemingly endless days of energy draining, sticky fingered, peanut-butter-smelling adorable little angels that we know we could not live without:You are a vital part of your kids lives. You play a huge role in determining who they are, what they learn and who they will become. If you’re healthy, they will be too. If you’re spiritually, emotionally and mentally fit, you will have more to give to them and to your husband too.
Life is short and time is precious. Each day is a gift. Stop and see the goodness of God all around you in the most precious gifts you have – your family.
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When my kids were babies my sister in law would come and literally drag me out of the house to shop or just get a cup of coffee. As parents you need to take time out for yourself or you could end up doing something stupid. One day my baby girl cried so much that I had to call my mother and tell her to come get her before I throw her out the window. Family support is also very important.
I can’t seem to get any me time at all, even my husband interupts that and now that he is laid off, well need I explain more… I do find time to spend with God and journal, but it deffinately isn’t in a quiet area or I am not alone.. Every time I make plans to go for coffee with my best friend something always seems to come up, advice would be great!!! If not for our God I would probably be loosing it completely right now:)