Let's all say it together . . . "When momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!!"
Is it not true???
So dear friends, my advice today is simple: take some time for yourself.
As many of you know, many of us VNC MOPS were blessed to have had the opportunity to escape for 24 hours this past weekend. I would be lying if we said it was horrible and that if you had to stay behind, you didn't miss anything. On the contrary, it was great and I'd sign up again in a heartbeat!
But . . . keep in mind that I used the word "blessed" in that last paragraph. Not all of us had the opportunity to escape-whether it was due to financial, childcare, or other issues that prevented you from having the opportunity to join us.
So, if 24 hours is out of the question, try an escape for just an hour or two . . . it'll do wonders for your soul and morale. No baby sitter available? Try swapping childcare with a girlfriend-you'll both benefit! No money? No problem . . . take a nap! Curl up with a good book! Give yourself a pedicure or manicure! Visit the bathroom ALL BY YOURSELF! I've even found it to be therapeutic to visit Barnes & Noble and stand in sections of the store that didn't have books about mischievous monkeys or dancing princesses staring me in the face.
Take my advice and do it! Soon! And just maybe, your little ones will reward you with a renewed appreciation for mommy, all that she does, and greet you with an even bigger hug than the one they gave you when you left.