So...dinner's in the oven, the kids' homework is checked, I've already let calgon take me away and I'm already in my pink pajamas and fuzzy slippers. I'm allowing myself a few moments of peace. A few moments where I don't have to answer the phone, the door or the word "mommy" (the kid is playing at a neighbor's house). We all need these moments. When the long week catches up with you right in the middle, you just have to be able to not feel guilty about finding a small space to include some "me" time. If you don't allow yourself to have a little time BY yourself, the week can seem endless and exhausting. A walk around the neighborhood at dusk, a few minutes on the patio, a 20 minute nap after work, may not seem like alot when you think about it... but, when you are constantly taking care of other people you tend to forget that these small moments can exist. Talk to your family and let them know that during these times (whenever you choose), you do not want to be disturbed unless the house is on fire or clearing house sweepstakes is at the door. They will HAVE to understand. Trust me...you'll feel so much better if you allow yourself these "moments of peace".
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