Mommy's Timeout

Have you ever had one of those days where everything is falling apart and you want to crawl into a hole and scream? That was me this morning. After breakfast I was exhausted, couldn't keep my eyes open, and to top it all off I had to be a mom... an alert, happy, playful, cheerful, "take me potty, wipe my hands, get me a snack" mom. Usually it's not hard, but this morning I had reached my breaking point. As I sat on the couch in tears I realized I needed a break.

Thankfully I am blessed with an amazing family who would drop anything and come to our rescue. So they did just that, and within an hour I was free. Although I was free, my tiredness and exhaustion took over me and I did exactly what I needed to do. I grabbed a hot cup of tea, picked a random Netflix movie and laid on the couch until I had to pee! Literally, the puppy and I were luckily on the same schedule today so we took potty breaks together - and the rest of the time he left me alone and we snuggled. After my first movie I ate, and slept a lot... and then watched another movie! In the moment j was so thankful for alone time. 

Then Lennon came home after she had been fed, shopped out, played til' she was pooped out and bathed and when that little curly-haired babe ran to the front door yelling mom I couldn't have been happier! 

Sure, moms need time outs. Most moms in today's world work full time jobs so they have a break, a time out, a life outside of home, yoga pants, no makeup... and mom-life. I don't get that. My days off are well... non existent and until this morning I was happy with my full time mom life. I was content sitting home, playing games, coloring and learning. This morning my emotions, being sick for the past couple days and not being a happy camper got the best of me. I wanted a break, needed alone time and needed someone to come to my rescue. Thankfully I got that. But in the end it just made me realize a few things...

1. I have an amazing family who will do anything for me (and anything to spend some time with Lennon!)

2. I love being a mom! I missed her when she wasn't here all day, it was lonely. Sure, it was lovely being able to watch a movie I wanted to watch instead of Disney and it was amazing being able to nap, eat alone and then nap some more. But, I missed her. I love being a mom but sometimes mommy just needs a time out for herself.

So now that hubby is home from work he's putting L to bed and I'm sulking in the warmth of this hot tea and bubble bath. I guess I'm spoiled today. :) I am truly blessed😇

Next mommy time out day better include a pedicure.