Just to note, I am not usually a big advocate of "me" time as in what the world proclaims that a woman needs to be happy and fulfilled. Magazines are so full of this propaganda that I hardly read them anymore. If I followed their advise I'd have a credit card bill racked up with spa treatments, nights out with the girls, and lot's of extra clothes I don't need. And, not to mention the repercussions to my family life from not seeing them and being disconnected from the family unit.
But....
Sometimes a mom can go bonkers if she doesn't have a little breathing room.
Yesterday, Sunday, my schedule was more full than normal. We had to get ready for church, come home and make lunch, get a chicken in the pot for supper, clean the kitchen, go shopping for swim goggles, buy toilet paper, go to my first swim work out for the triathlon, and pick up some work shirts for my man at the Old Navy going out of business sale. Whew! I was stressed!
After losing my temper during lunch and trying to get the chicken ready, my husband says, "you need some "me" time." I then proceeded to break down and have an emotional dump in the kitchen.
My good husband helped me get my purse and my training gear together and told me to go and enjoy the six plus hours alone.
I didn't think I needed it, but I did.
It was quiet, I could think, I could sing to the car radio. I walked around Target by myself and picked out toilet paper slowly.
At swim practice I laughed.
Thanks John. I needed that.
I agree! I haven't always, but I now really dislike that mainstream thought process that a woman who's a wife and mother is ENTITLED to this "me" time. Meaning I should get my hair and nails done or frequently go out to lunch or girl's nights or massages or WHATEVER because I'm so bogged down with the business of raising my family and trying to take care of my husband and my home. God created me for those purposes and blessed me with the family I have, it's a privilege to do what we do!
ReplyDeleteThat being said, it always makes me feel so good when my husband sees I could use a break or wants to bless me with a little time alone or to pamper myself a bit. It's all about the attitude, I think. Not an entitlement, but a blessing!
I'm happy you got to have a little refresher!
Sometimes husband's just know.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to have a good one isn't it.