make "me time" a priority

So I am learning how to include myself as one of the people I need to take care of. I left the kids at home and went to the mall with my sister. It had been so long since I have done that. It was nice to get away for a few hours. I enjoyed being at home with the kids alot more when I got back-even with being away for short time. I am going to have to do that more often. I need to work on feeling guilty for being gone and leaving them behind…I think that will slowly fade-practice makes perfect.

I can be a better parent if I take time for myself sometimes. My husband has been so busy lately that I don’t get to take breaks. I need to make sure I schedule some time away and get a babysitter. When I don’t get time to myself I end up being a grouchy parent, and my kids are not getting my best. And I’m not getting my best.