For the first time in a while, the parent volunteers for the kindergarten field trip were in abundance, so I got the day off. I decided to go down to the Danforth to try to find a dress for a wedding we are attending in September. I want a classic dress, something 60's ish. I am really beginning to love that word....ish. Judge me all you want lol.
So after a good walk and some really interesting stores later, I stopped for lunch. Was so yummy, had a nice glass of wine and a sandwich and salad. I felt like a million bucks. I am really beginning to understand the concept behind taking time for me. I don't do girls nights once a month or book clubs or anything like that as I have always put my kids first, then Darryl, then I came well....behind whoever else was in line for something they needed. Now I find that once a week I spend some time on me. I always considered this selfish, and I am now realizing just how wrong I was.
As a mom you need time to reflect on yourself, strengthen your soul and indulge in you. So for all you new moms, expecting moms, or even just ladies in general my one little piece of advise, spend a little time on yourself once a week. Yes the laundry will pile up, the dishes will be there when you are done, but even if you just sit for an hour with a book or a magazine or something as simple as watching a tv show and painting your nails, do it. For your kids, for your husband but most of all for yourself, because without it, you will be stressed out, frustrated and possibly depressed.
It has taken me a long time to learn this. 10years in fact, but now, it is essential that I get this time, to make me a better person, a better mom and a better wife.
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