My sweet sister who is a newish mom recently sent me this article and I really loved it:
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I really like her ideas and interestingly enough I really do incorporate her ideas into my life now. That has not always been the case and I might say just within the last year or so have I really changed my "family dynamics" when it comes to ensuring that I am happy wife and mother. Maybe it was the huge change of moving to Europe away from everything that was common, habitual and comfortable to make these changes but by golly I'm sure glad when all is said and done that I was made a little "uncomfortable" so that the big picture could be re-evaluated. I was for the first time a stay at home mom with that ugly word "guilt" written all over my face but now I'm cherishing this time knowing that upon our return to the good ol USA I will re-enter the work force and do the professional thing that I love. Really that is one of many big and subtle changes that have taken place with the big "move". I'm loving my 30's, wishing I would have learned these lessons in my 20's and can't wait to dominate my 40's!
So read this article and tell me what you think. . .
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What a wonderful article. I am going to ask each of my daughters to read it and study it. I have recently been advised to find time for me! To do things that I like to do, even if I have to do them alone. I need to feed myself and not be totally emmersed in my families lives....I guess I just needed a smack in the face from someone outside the big picture.
Moms, of all ages, take care of yourselves first so you can take care of others! Thanks Danette & Leslie for the article. You made my day!
I read the article and believe it to be true. When 4 kids- 2 really little ones- it is hard to find "me" time. I have tried reading a book while I rock Kamri to sleep- or just taking a bath with a good book or getting Spencer to take the kids for a walk while I read really helps me unwind. I do believe sometimes being a stay at home mom is harder than working- because at work you get some adult interaction- at home the kids take all that interaction. I love being home in the summer- but somedays are exhausting. Thanks for sharing the article- it was great!!
I'm so glad you did this post and the sweet little article is getting around and enlightening others as well. It's funny when I read it a lot of the stuff I reacted to as "well of course" but then implementing those actions and such isn't that easy so it's good to be reminded of what's best for you and your family. I'll admit I have been feeling pangs of guilt as I drive away from the house for my yoga classes or dinner with girlfriends but I know it's good for me, Ellie, and Gary to gain some independence. I really like what she said about self esteem as well. The website also has an article for the Dad's out there I shared it with Gary and we had a good discussion after he read it so I would encourage husbands to read a little as well :)
#3 No problem...I'm so far from being perfect that I just don't worry about it. HA!
#4 Guilt--Are you kidding me? Staying at home is great. Of course, it can be a lot of work too, so what is there to feel guilty about?
And Leslie, you are a great stay-at-home mom...always busy doing stuff with your kids. I was shocked to read that you ever felt guilty.
#11 Hum...sometimes I think Jonathan is a little too self-reliant. Is that possible? :)
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