Mom 24/7
First and foremost, I am a mom 24/7 as well as a wife of 15 years. You don't get a break from being a Mom. Your kids are always and always will be your kids. I am so very grateful to be a mom and all 3 of my kids are a blessing. Trust me, I understand that we DO need a break sometimes. When you have a teenager and a 4-year old in the house, they both come with their own set of challenges. Now, I'm not saying that we don't ever need a break. Mentally, if we never took some time for ourselves, we would all loose our minds! This may look a lot different for everyone. Some moms may take a bath at night, once everyone is in bed, to regroup from the day or even have a glass of wine once the house is quiet. Others may get their nails done once in awhile, treat themselves to a massage, or maybe a pedicure. Listen moms, we all need self-care sometimes. I am guilty at times, or forgetting about myself, because I am ...