Finding free time is so hard when you are a mom, student, and wifey. Lately I have been so busy with school work, home, and kids that I haven't had any time for myself. There just isn't enough hours in a day. Am I crazy to say that I wouldn't want it any other way?? Seriously, I have done that stay-at-home mom thing and it drives me crazy. I hate being home for so long. I just rather stay busy and be able to move around. Well no matter what your position is.. you still need some "me" time. At one point hubby and I were begging for "me" time. So we came up with a schedule. Did we stick to it? NO!! But we tried! LOL! and when we did stick to it, it made things so much better at home and with our relationship. I know you're probably like, "Wtf, no consistency?!". Listen...we are busy human beings. But let me tell you how our schedule was like when we did TRY.
We decided to have up to 2 "me" nights a month without each other and the kiddos. So, I would get up with my girls and decide what 2 days we planned a girls night and so did hubs. But the 2 days could not be on the same week. We had to scatter our "me" time throughout the month. Once we set out dates, we promised each other to not cancel no matter what. On top of our "me" time, we also went ahead and picked 1 date for our date night and 2 dates for family nights with the kiddos. When I tell you that this schedule was the bomb..It was! Who knew it was this easy. We tried this for almost 3 months. I did notice a difference in both of us and even the kids.We all had more patience for one another, we seemed happier, and at peace, stress levels were down...you name it.. Often times, we get caught up with life that we forget to cherish the things we have sitting right in front of us. Life will be life and there will always be curve balls thrown at us. But we have to remember what's more important. Finding that peace with yourself to keep your sanity is so important. You have to take care of yourself to be able to care for others.
Take advantage of your "me" time... you will not regret it and I hope my idea of scheduling and planning your "me" time helped. It helped me and we will be going back to this schedule soon!
And remember.....
We decided to have up to 2 "me" nights a month without each other and the kiddos. So, I would get up with my girls and decide what 2 days we planned a girls night and so did hubs. But the 2 days could not be on the same week. We had to scatter our "me" time throughout the month. Once we set out dates, we promised each other to not cancel no matter what. On top of our "me" time, we also went ahead and picked 1 date for our date night and 2 dates for family nights with the kiddos. When I tell you that this schedule was the bomb..It was! Who knew it was this easy. We tried this for almost 3 months. I did notice a difference in both of us and even the kids.We all had more patience for one another, we seemed happier, and at peace, stress levels were down...you name it.. Often times, we get caught up with life that we forget to cherish the things we have sitting right in front of us. Life will be life and there will always be curve balls thrown at us. But we have to remember what's more important. Finding that peace with yourself to keep your sanity is so important. You have to take care of yourself to be able to care for others.
Take advantage of your "me" time... you will not regret it and I hope my idea of scheduling and planning your "me" time helped. It helped me and we will be going back to this schedule soon!
And remember.....
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