Mom Guilt

I'm like many of you moms out there- absolutely in love with my children. I've heard from many moms who experience mom guilt when they have to be away from their children. Just like those women- I feel it too. Moms tend to put themselves on the back burner in order to respond to their children's needs first. Understandably so, children need a great deal of attention and care. Because of that- we are tired, stressed out and often run into the store for milk in our pajama pants because we just don't have the energy to pull ourselves together. Don't judge.

How do we balance out what our children need and what WE need?

I don't claim to know the answer. 

I've noticed recently that I've started to carve out a little mommy time on Sundays. It used to be right before dinner. The last couple weeks it was when I got up. The time didn't matter. It was the act of going into my bathroom, taking a nice long shower, giving my hair an extra wash and then sitting down and blowing out my hair that mattered. It's not the most exciting routine to tell you about, but it really is exciting for me to do. Sometimes I listen to meditation music or watch a movie I've seen more than a hundred times. Many times I watch educational/inspirational videos on YouTube. The kids used to come barging in, but the last few weeks they've respected that the door was closed and waited patiently for me to come out.

I've come to look forward to my Sunday beauty time. What I've learned is that it's ok to shut the door and get some me time. I'm not ruining their lives by taking an hour or so to pull myself together. In fact- I'm better for it. I'm also aware that I may not get to take the time for myself every week- but the weeks I do, I will try to enjoy it. I suggest you try it. It's ok. It really is ok that we to find a place on the priority list. I'm writing this as much for you... as for myself to remember.

How do you take some "Me" time? I'd love your advice and input on this topic.