I never knew the importance of having “me time” until my second child arrived. My husband has always been great about giving me time away from home and the kids. We homeschool our children, so I’m with them quite a bit. Which is a complete blessing. But, there does come a time every now and then, when I need to get out. Alone.
It doesn’t have to be a huge event. Just an hour here or there where no one else needs you, where you don’t have to make conversation with anyone, and where the only thing you focus on is yourself. Every Mom needs it.
If your husband has a job where you can’t take some time away for the evening, or maybe you’re a single mom you can still find time for just yourself. During rest time, cuddle up with a quilt and your favorite book and re-group. After the kids are in bed, take 30 minutes before you go to bed to sit in silence or write that blog post. Something you enjoy doing that you don’t get to do when the kids are around. I know several mom’s within my circle of friends who don’t take time for themselves because they are so wrapped up in their kids. If they only could relax for just a few moments, whether in their house when the kids are in bed or outside or at the library or Target. It’s refreshing. It’s beautiful. And it’s a must for every mom.
My favorite thing to do is to go to Target alone and roam the aisles with my Starbucks cup in hand. There is something so relaxing about it. Even if I don’t put anything in my cart, just to browse is such a sweet treat because I don’t have anyone at my feet asking if they can buy this piece of candy or get this toy from the dollar section. Does anyone else agree?
When was the last time you had some time alone, without the kids, without friends? Just doing something you enjoy and don’t get to do everyday?
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