As a fairly new mother I have learned many things, but the lesson I struggle with daily coincides quite nicely with this Wednesdays topic.
It is all together too easy for me to lose myself in the care of my son and the worries that tend to wrap around me. I do fine for the most part but as the days wear on I wear out. It's not pretty! In response I have developed a few of my own coping mechanisms.
It is all together too easy for me to lose myself in the care of my son and the worries that tend to wrap around me. I do fine for the most part but as the days wear on I wear out. It's not pretty! In response I have developed a few of my own coping mechanisms.
- small breaks of "alone time" (I end up in the bathroom for most of these)
- get out of the house (new location = new outlook)
- stay up late (watch a movie, paint my nails, it's MY time!)
- exercise (it helps me feel comfortable with myself)
8 comments:
My small breaks of alone time throughout the day also happen in the bathroom with a good book. :D
I really depend on those little breaks through out the day! And, yes, most of mine are in the bathroom too! he, he, he ;)
slow down and claim the experience...that is so true and good. Everyone's always saying that, and it feels like there's a movement to actually do that!
Enjoy the season you are in...it will be over before you know it!
Very sweet post! Hang in there Mommy!
"be present"...those words are always a good reminder.
Nice post. Your picture in your sidebar with the label "Snickerdoodle Love Drop" really cute! I'm loving the expression and the cookie. Did you take the picture?? I'm trying to build my stash of portraits to draw, and I wondered if I could maybe use your picture there. I could send you a copy of my drawing when I finished it. Let me know. If you click on "Drawing" under labels you can see a couple my pictures on my blog or email me at flowersinmypot(at)gmail(dot)com.
Do you have a larger copy of that picture you could email me??
That first year of a babies life is so hard on Mom. It is wonderful at the same time. But the lack of sleep and the change to your everyday life can really wear on you. I hope you continue to get your few moments of alone time a day. Sometimes that is all that it takes to keep Mommy happy. Your little guy is very cute!
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