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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Take a time out for yourself...

I know I sometimes run myself ragged. I have a hard time putting my needs and myself first...sometimes the dogs even take priority! But, I have come to learn that even taking just 10 minutes for myself each day can really make me feel better. I know it doesn't sound like much but trust me there are so many things that can be done in just 10 minutes that give me a sense of self again! So without further ado here is a list of things I do for me...


* I enjoy a cup of coffee before anyone else wakes up.
* I hide out in the bathroom and play on my phone. (Dorky I know.)
* I chat it up at twitter parties. (I think this one is my fave.)
* I cook. Yep, I love being in the kitchen cooking in peace and quiet.
* I clean. For some reason when I clean nobody wants to spend time with me!?!

So, tell me...what do you do for YOU?

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Now & Then...

So, I was thinking today (shocker...hehe) who was I before becoming a mother? Who am I now? What has changed...big or small? Before having children my hubby and I were together for a very short period of time so we never really had that "honeymoon" stage! Don't get me wrong...we loved going out with our friends and still do, although it is a rare occasion when that happens!

Some of the small changes that have occurred since become a mommy are that I have traded in fruity cocktails for steaming hot cups of coffee, the occasional cigarette (so bad I know) turned into a pacifier held between my lips, high heels became flip flops, and lingerie has been replaced by tank tops and yoga pants!

Big changes are that I now know what it is like to love someone so much it hurts. I know how great the fear of losing someone actually is. I know what it is like to want to go all mama-bear on someone who causes any pain or hurt to your family. Being a parent has changed me into a softer, more loving, giving, logical, stronger version of myself!

I think I wear the role of "Mommy" quite well and I think it looks good on me! Don't get me wrong, I sometimes miss being able to get all dolled up in a moments notice and go where ever the wind took me, but I would never in a million years trade that in for the sticky kisses and unconditional love that comes from my children! I love their love the most!

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