"Mommy.....Mommy...." The little voice calls from the kitchen .
Those two little words can truly warm your heart or strike fear too. What are you going to find when you walk into that kitchen? Is there another adult that can handle it? Or are you alone?
Being a mother can be one of God's greatest blessings, but it can also be one of the hardest jobs in the world. Mothers can truly make the world a warm and loving place as she cares for her family.
But who cares for Mom?
Women are often looked at in a manner of ways:
Is she a Stay at home mom?
Oh then she must have a husband that makes big bucks at his job.
Must be nice to just be able to hang around the house all day.
Why doesn't she get a real job. A working mother?
Isn't her family important enough ?
Who takes care of all the house hold needs?
Is her Husband not a hard working man to provide for his family?
Mothers are almost expected to be Super human. They are expected to keep house, care for the children and spouse. Plus all the other things such as baking for the PTA bake sale, running the children to all their sports.
But honestly who cares for mom? In trying to meet the needs of everyone else, our own needs get shipped to the back burner per sé. Yet this is probably the worst thing that we can do for ourselves and our families. We need to somehow carve some time out for ourselves and our needs.
Here are some ideas that may help you to take care of you.
Here are some ideas that may help you to take care of you.
In a world that we are always "on" , we need to try and take 15 minutes to be off. So when you are done for the day and all your children are tucked into be turn off your phone,tablet etc
Now there are all kind of journals that you can purchase. Some that are very elaborate or some that are just plan composition books. Decide what feels right for you. Once you do try and write in it daily if possible. You don't need to worry about grammar , spelling or even complete sentences. O can work with a theme if that helps you. Or just take a few minutes to jot down your thoughts. Was it a hard day? If so why? Is there anything that could have helped to make it better? It doesn't matter just write. Empty your brain of all those thoughts, make your heart and soul just feel better.
Now this can be anything that you choose. It could be a "trashy novel" or something from the best sellers list. Also it doesn't need to even be a physical book. It could be a book on tape that you can listen to while driving, or use a book reader program like a Nook or Kindle on your phone/tablet.
Perhaps you have a love of Art that you want to pursue. Many Art businesses offer classes that are short term to encourage people to learn to paint, weave, create clay masterpieces. If there is an interest that you haven't pursued, now is the best time to do it.
Remember that your needs are important too. If you care for yourself you are better able to care for all those other important people in your life.
your heart and soul just feel better.
