Let’ s make some goals instead. Goals to reclaim ourselves. I’ ve gotten so wrapped up in being a mother I feel like I’ ve completely lost 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 criss cross 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. Solitary bathroom time is a basic human dignity. 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.
3. Do something that makes you feel pretty each morning. Put on your favorite earrings, red lipstick or dab of perfume. Sometimes brushing my teeth is all I can manage, so I like to use a fancy pink grapefruit toothpaste( that I just happened to get a ton of free at a blogging conference). Start the day off doing something special just for you before you start being torn a million different directions. You are worth it.
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