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Have some time to yourself

rockclimbr4400 by rockclimbr4400 Talking(January 2007) (rank 306th)
I know this one can be hard. You have children, household chores, and of course you need your sleep. But take it from me, if you can take at least 15 minutes a day and do something you enjoy, surfing the internet, watching tv, reading a book, etc, you will be
so much happier. I have found that if I skip this I feel miserable and the day just blurs together with me never really in a state of relaxation. Baby will be ok with daddy or in a bouncy seat, or better yet wait til they are asleep whether at night or down for a nap. But we all as parents need our fun time too. It is about our kids and what is best for them, but  you need to be at your best to give your best.
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Jodette
January 2007 | Jodette
beautiful advice
Advice that all parents should take. I am a mother of six and if I don't have this time I think I would go crazy. I can't wait for the holidays to end,so I get more me time.


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llmunchkin
5.00 (Excellent) | January 2007 | llmunchkin
At least 15mins...
I'm right with you on this one, and any extra time you can get too.  Too often, as soon as bubs takes a nap, we rush to do the dishes, hang the laundry, vacuum, prepare dinner... Oh the fun things we think of!  Well, don't do it, this is your time to 'nap' from being a free maid.  Put your feet up, read a chapter of your favourite book, surf the net, have an uninterrupted gossip with a friend, watch a movie.  Have a boiling hot cappucino, eat a piece of chocolate, grab a quick power nap... Just chill!


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      exquisite-flower
January 2007 | exquisite-flower
At least 15mins...
The piece of chocolate sounds great - can i have a reality check next time I am shopping so i remember to actually buy something for me to indulge in???  LOL.  Nah, I remembered the other day and had a whole (small) tub of choc chip ice-cream over the weekend (wo evenings).  Have added it as a new years resolution to do this at elast once a month.....lol
Peace
EF.x 


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