Disclosure: I’ve been compensated by Blue Bunny and The Motherhood for this post, but thoughts and opinions here are all my own.
A few weeks ago, I told my husband that I needed some ‘me’ time. His comment…”That’s from 9pm-5am when the kids and I are in bed.” Now, the thing is, he is right!
As moms we hardly ever get me time, just thinking about it puts a smirk on my face. The thing is though, I’m okay with that. I do get it occasionally but I understand that the season of my life consists of a preschooler running wild and a baby permanently attached to my hip.
That’s just what my life is right now and I would not have it any other way.
Many times, I will catch myself saying “Motherhood is the hardest job of all” or I will hear someone else saying it, but in reality…I hate hearing that and saying it. Motherhood isn’t a job. It’s a way of life.
I can’t clock in and out of being a mom and I have no intentions of one day retiring from being a mom. I will always be my kids’ biggest cheerleader and encourager. I will be there for them regardless.
My husband and I work hard at our real jobs so that we can build an inheritance for our kids and our kids’ kids. Our goal is to be able to retire from our jobs someday so that we can be those grandparents that our kids have to ask to leave because we are there SO much!
I want to be the mother that comes and stocks up her kids cabinets with groceries as they welcome their newborn baby into the world. I want to be the one that randomly shows up to pick up their preschooler on a day where mommy is nursing a fussy baby and just needs a little help.
That’s not a job…that’s my life, it’s my calling. I was called to be a mom. I was called to love my kids unconditionally. There is no start or finish time, there is no early retirement, or stock plans.
The treasure is in my heart. Now, all days aren’t rosy and peachy but motherhood is the best blessing I have ever enjoyed even on the worst day it’s still the biggest blessing of my life.
Where does that leave me? Well, no matter what somehow we all have to get a little me time into our day! For me, that means less than 5 minutes typically just to sit and gather my thoughts.
I have to step outside, breathe in a little fresh air while praying that my preschooler isn’t destroying my house or waking up the baby.
Then, in the midst of that I can enjoy one of Blue Bunny’s Sweet Freedom Ice Cream Treats! Did you know that these are No Sugar Added? Sign me up! After battling gestational diabetes with both kids, I watch my sugar closely so knowing these treats have no added sugar makes me feel good about indulging myself.
I create a little me time on my front porch from time to time just enjoying a moment of fresh air and silence.
Of course, then I get back to the real world of motherhood and the joys and trials it brings. Plus, let’s face it some days are just a spoon and carton kind of day!
The thing is in my eyes I would be happy to share sweet moments with my kids as much as possible including one of Blue Bunny’s Sweet Freedom treats!
It’s only so long that they are this age and time passes far too quickly.
How do you enjoy a little sweet freedom or sweet moments throughout the day?
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Happy Monday!
Disclosure: I’ve been compensated by Blue Bunny and The Motherhood for this post, but thoughts and opinions here are all my own.
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