Wednesday, August 12, 2009

calm before the storm . . .


My girls returned to school this week. Ella began preschool for the first time. It is a strange feeling to contemplate having those few hours two times a week to myself. Sort of a guilty feeling, surprisingly enough. I can see myself filling that time quickly with obligations that are kid-related, like additional volunteering at my children's schools or my church, but am getting this weird vibe that maybe I should grab a little bit of it for myself. For so long, we have been running, running, running, would it hurt for me to have a little bit of "off-duty" time? I don't know. Perhaps leaving the door open during this calm before the storm is the right answer. There is nothing wrong with grabbing coffee with friends. There is nothing wrong with a little sanity break at the computer. Hmm. Hi, I'm Linda and I am learning how to be comfortable with seeing blank spots in my calendar . . . ;)

6 comments:

  1. Hi, I'm stopping by from SITS to show some comment love. There is absolutely nothing wrong with taking a bit of time for you. You NEED it! It will help you to be an even better mom!

    Hope the rest of your week is amazing!

    Many blessings,

    Teresa <><

    http://toomanyheartbeats.blogspot.com/

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  2. My Dr. told me after i had my son that I needed to make sure I had ME time. To make sure I was happy, because when i'm happy, then my son is happy. We all are happy.

    So go have that cup of coffee, take an hour long bath with a good book. You have your time and do whatever it is that you do, to make you happy!!

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  3. I vote grab a little time for yourself and enjoy it (guilt free). Everybody needs a break now and then.

    Welcome to SITS!

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  4. TOTALLY grab some mommy time! you deserve it after all the hard work you do. no guilt allowed!

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  5. Every woman needs ME time. Take it, and have fun.

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  6. Hold on to your hat my dear, you'll be where I am in the blink of an eye :)

    ((hugs))

    Kristin

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oh so, well, appreciated! ;) loving those comments, friends!