Mommy Time Out
Our Oct 22nd, 2008 show focuses on moms taking care of themselves, and how their partners and friends can help facilitate this process.
Many women grow up taking care of others needs ahead of their own. Often we don’t even go to the bathroom until everyone else has what they need, not to mention taking a shower or getting exercise.
And yet, our children do need us. If you listen to the show, you know we probably aren’t going to advocate dropping everyone else’s needs and running off to the spa.
So where is the middle ground? How can we be creative so we as mothers don’t fall cracks? How can we help each other and ask for help?
This is one of those shows where we need your ideas. Please add your comments and share your creativity, and tune in October 22nd, 10 MST / noon EST, with any additional thoughts you have.
Jill Buck:
For me, it’s really important to start my day with some quiet time of reading, praying, or just thinking. If I have to wake up and hit the ground running to get the kids to school, I just can’t seem to achieve peace of mind for the rest of the day. So for over a decade now, I’ve made it a habit on most mornings to wake up 15-30 minutes before everyone else in the house, so I can get my “zen” time. If my husband wakes up, I’ve asked him to give me those minutes alone – even though I loved spending time with him – so that I can start the day feeling peaceful, grounded, and calm.
21 October 2008, 9:48 pm