Join me and throw them out the window . Right now . Go ahead . Open the window and toss them out .
Let ’ s make some realistic goals instead . Goals to reclaim ourselves . I ’ ve gotten so wrapped up in being a mother that I ’ ve begun to lose sight of my own identity along the way . Here are some ideas for becoming more than a mom again .
1 . Go to the bathroom alone at least once a day .
Shut the door . Lock it . Do your business in peace . Or just sit on the floor crisscross applesauce and pretend you are doing gross , stinky stuff so everyone should stay clear . Your call . Work your way up to showering – or even a bubble bath ! All alone ! Some solo bathroom time is just what you need . Let ’ s take it back for ourselves this year !
2 . Get a solid night of sleep sometime in the next month .
Sleep is so important for overall health and well being . I don ’ t think I ’ ve had a great night of sleep since becoming a mother - except for on those rare occasions I ’ m away from home without child . Even a sleep study felt like a luxury vacation ! You need sleep so you can feel your best to tackle your goals .
Send the little ones to grandma ’ s or leave everyone at home with dad and check yourself into a hotel for the night . Get some precious sleep .
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