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 stu! 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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