ADVICE RATING |
 4.99 (Highly recommend) from 13 votes (90 Visits) |
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It's ok to take a break |
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by Sina  (September 2007) (rank 369th) |
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Hello Minti community,
My favourite part of the day is early morning when I get to hang the washing out in peace while the kids and hubby have breakfast. Now I know that sounds a little crazy but it's really the only time it's quiet enough to think. It's
so lovely and peaceful outside in the mornings. The fresh air is exhilarating and I don't feel quilty because I am still doing something productive. This is where my issue comes in. My big flaw. Hanging out washing should not be my favourite part of the day! I shouldn't feel quilty every time I sit at the computer or in front of the tv because I deserve a break sometimes! It's ok to have a break!
My daughter is nearly 3 and a half and I have been away from her 4 nights in her life, one of those including the birth of her brother who I have been away from once. I am very rarely away from my kids and although I don't want to be away from then all the time I do find myself wishing for a time out every once in awhile. When I think about it no one has ever told me to feel guilty about being away from them. My Mother is always offering to babysit, something she never gets to do and my partner is always encouraging me to go "somewhere, anywhere." but I feel guilty. I do, when I'm away from them I feel guilty.
So my advice for today is tell yourself, just as I am going to tell myself, "It's ok to have a break." Whether it's a night out with your partner, a lunch date with friends or a coffee in front of the computer. "It's ok to have a break." You need it and your kids need it too.
Ok Minti family I'm off to take my advice,
..... well maybe after I vacumn this floor 
Shelley
