When I first became a new mom , I found myself at the bottom of the list all the time. Guilty feelings would surface if I wasn't successfully being Wonder Woman. I actually remember crying one time because I missed ONE DAY of bathing Baby Girl. I know, right?! Rolling my eyes at that one.
But now as a mid-season mom, I've learned that it's okay not to be perfect at this mom thing. And I give myself time to breathe. Today I went to the movies by myself. Anyone want to see a good movie, try Wonder Woman! Ha! Perfect title for my blog post.
Before kids I went to the movies to be around people, as Dale worked long hours and I would get lonely in the evenings. Somewhere along the way, I stopped doing that.
So today I decided to try it again. My reasons are a little different now. I'm constantly around (little) people and since Dale travels so much, I do the majority of the parenting. I find myself needing time away-even if it's just for a moment.
The honest truth is that taking a "mommy time out" makes me a better mom. It makes me a better wife too. Not everyone will get this. Not everyone will see the point in taking a breather from their kids. That's okay. For me, it works. If it makes me more of a Wonder Woman for my family then I'll keep doing what works best for me. Maybe your thing isn't the movies. Maybe it's Barnes and Noble or Starbucks. Whatever you need to be a better you, do it...
Here are some pictures of a mid-season mom who still struggles with perfection tendencies. The house will be a mess, the dishes will sit in the sink while I humbly comes to the Father and ask for help.
Let my soul be at rest again, for the Lord has been good to me. Psalm 116:7
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| Cheesing for the picture! |
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| I could kiss her sweet face a thousand times. |
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| My boy-always smiling. |
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| Baby Girl loves to pretend she's a mermaid. |
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| Took myself to the movies. Slightly awkward to go alone but very relaxing too. |
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| Almost the whole theatre to myself. |
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| Little Miss has lost her two bottom teeth. |
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| My last little napper. I will cherish our snuggle time for as long as she still wants to nap. |
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| He knows I love him, and I know he loves me. |
