I had a great weekend! It was so nice - from the plane ride (which, shockingly, was smooth both ways!), to seeing my friend, to wine tasting and eating well - it was just so rejuvenating. I missed my Critter Girl, and got lots of texts and pictures of her all weekend. But the time away, it was so needed.
I came back to "work" yesterday feeling refreshed, happy and ready to go. And I think it was good for the Critter to spend time with Daddy - really with anyone that's not me. She loves me, and she loves her dad, and she had fun seeing all her "uncles" (read: Mr. P's friends that he saw over the weekend). She is better adjusted for her time away from me.
And it was good for me to remember myself a bit. It is easy as a SAHM to lose yourself, lose your adult self. It was nice to have adult conversations, have adult beverages, be an adult for awhile. To remember myself, who I was, who I am still, buried under the SAHM responsibilities. I am better adjusted for my time away from her.
Me Time allows me to be a better mom. No question about it.
Repeat: Cold Peace
1 day ago
So glad you had such a nice time. My husband and I often say that his sister needs more time with adults, too. She's a SAHM with 3 kids (2 are in school now) and when we talk to her it's almost like she's from another dimension...she's not really up on current events and it's like she's stuck in the 90's with how she sees the world...she's very smart but at the same time she's clueless, you know? I think adult time is very important so that you are more than just Mommy. Of course, being Mommy is the best thing, but you are a woman, too...not just a Mommy. Hopefully this is coming across the way I want it to and not in a bad way. I'm trying to say that Mommies are people too. You need adult stimulation to keep a good balance in your life. Ok, enough rambling. I really am glad that you had a good time.
ReplyDeletenice, i'm so glad you were able to get away and enjoy yourself, good for you!!!
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