Can’t every mother say this? If this is how you feel (“Oh, Lawd, please take me away to a place with no kids, delicious food and a nice comfy bed”), say “Aye.”
AYE!
We know how to put in a good day’s work, don’t we? A couple weeks ago, I asked moms on the YML Facebook page what time they go to bed and what time they wake up. Y’all are averaging six hours of sleep a night. Which, to me, sounds good at first, until you realize that a good eight hours of sleep makes you feel like a brand new woman.
As moms, I admire us and how hard we go to make sure our kids have everything they need. There’s always some way to conjure up a little extra energy for storytime, for a bubble bath, for checking homework, for making dinner. We are incredible and often we don’t hear it enough, which contributes to how tired and run down we feel.
I know I’m tired. And all things considered, I’ve got a pretty good support system. So for all of you who are making this thing work and you’ve got no one to lean on…I’m rooting for you. I’m praying for you. I’m hoping you get that vacation very soon.
One thing that I’ve been trying to do is have more adventures. Now, I don’t necessarily mean I’ll be jetting off overseas any time soon but I’m trying to get more of the unexpected in my life.
Sometimes it’s just the monotony of life that gets me. Wake up, make breakfast, get the kids to school, work, work, work, pick the kids up, make dinner, check homework, showers, storytime, bed, work, work, work, sleep. You feel like a hamster on a wheel and you are just dying to get off!
But this is no good. I’m setting myself up for failure. I’m going to have to go “Being Mary Jane” and put Post-Its of inspirational quotes all over my bedroom to keep myself motivated!
Me and my boo #10YearsStrong
This past weekend I actually accepted an invitation (thanks Chic!) and I took my hubby to the “Best Of Cleveland” party. I fixed my hair, got a last-minute babysitter, threw on some heels and left! And we had a great time.
It made me remember how much fun there is to be had in life and that motherhood should only enhance my sense of adventure, not diminish it. I’m declaring this my season for fun and taking chances and trying new things. I want a full, well-rounded life and that starts with me taking charge and doing things that help me feel whole. Who’s with me?