I take time for me. I know I’m supposed to feel guilty for this, and I sometimes do. But I deserve it. And so do you. If you’re lucky, you’ve figured this out early in motherhood. I started going out for Thursday Mom’s Night Outs when my child was three months old. Hubbie got used to being alone with the baby, baby got used to being put to bed by someone other than me, I got a chance to drive in the car, listen to my music, and turn the volume up inappropriately loud.
If you haven’t carved out me-time for you yet, there’s still hope. Start out small, then work in more as you feel comfortable. Beyond occasional Thursday nights out, I’ve now kept Saturday mornings for personal time, and I take evening runs after my husband gets home from work. I love my Bob, but it sure is nice to run without a stroller sometimes. Worried about leaving baby to be put to bed by someone else and running not your thing? Go to Saturday brunch with friends, schedule a hair appointment or spa treatment, or just head to a coffee shop with your favorite magazine. A happy mom is a mom that takes care of herself. And, a happy mom means a happier family. Who doesn’t want that?
Don’t let them fool you – me-time is not grocery shopping, errand running, or anything that involves crossing something off of a to-do list. Unless me-time is on your to-do list.
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