I have to admit that things were getting dangerously close for me having a breakdown. Jessa has been having a hard time sleeping at night and needing to be held ALL the time and I mean ALL the time. Even sleeping. For the past three nights I was functioning on 3 to 6 hours of sleep and I was feeling crabby. Today I woke up and thought I need to get out of this house!! I need a break and because it was sunny outside and not -42 like tuesday with a severe windchill warning in effect. I warmed up the van and Jessa and I went on a shopping spree! And you know what it felt great to walk around in the mall for 2 hours. I found some sunday shoes for $5 so I bought four pairs. I almost should go back and get some for birthday presents for my sisters.
But I learned another valuable lesson, sometimes you have to be selfish as a mom! Sometimes for your own health and sanity you need to spend time for yourself. Not just getting out of the house for groceries but just to shop or do something for yourself... what makes you feel good and happy. It felt so good to be out just having fun. I felt bad I didn't get everything done and help all those I said I would but I needed to take time for myself... and I feel centered again and some strength to continue on for another week or so.
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I am sorry things have been hard for you lately! Have you checked out Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child yet? As a mom it's really important to have something to yourself - whether it be "me" time doing a hobby at home or being able to leave the house. Leaving the house makes such a difference for me, both alone and with the babies. Here are some of my favorites: toddler/story time at the library, playgroup (with other moms in the neighborhood or from church), the park, being out in the backyard, going on walks, and other things like that. I hope this week is going better for you!
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