The Mommy Time Out

The first couple of months of Grace's life I had this feeling that I had to be with her 24/7. I felt as if NO ONE could possibly take care of her right and that if I wanted things done right with her doing it myself was the only way. I have since then learned that all I am accomplishing is running myself into the ground and making my time with Grace much more stressful. I have also learned that believe it or not her daddy is not only perfectly capable of taking care of her, but he's pretty damn good at it. SO I have learned the art of the MOMMY TIME OUT. Even if it is just me sitting quietly in our room with the door shut and a good book in hand. The art of the mommy time out being helpful is NOT to do anything house related either. It is totally me time!! The first couple of mommy time outs I spent it folding clothes, doing dishes, or cleaning house. I quickly learned though that when I was done I didn't feel like I had gotten a break at all. So finally I got the hint it's not really me time if I don't take it to take care of me. In the short couple of weeks I have been doing mommy time outs I have found that I not only have more energy though out the day, but I enjoy my time with Grace that much more. Something I didn't think was possible.