a movie alone sounds like a vacation.
Before being a mommy, I enjoyed being alone at times. Shopping, watching tv, reading...sometimes I just needed quiet "me" time. But I was never one who could eat at a restaurant alone or go to a movie by myself. But now that I'm a mom, those things sound like awesome ideas. I now know why "old" people (as I saw them when I was younger) like to do these kinds of things. My friend's dad would always go to movies alone and I remember thinking how strange that was. But now, I completely understand.
This morning, I went to Longs to buy something for Brian. My plan was to also make a stop at Starbucks for a coffee treat. In the past, I wouldn't think anything of this short trip out. I might have even been bummed that I had to go and run an errand. But today? It felt like a mini vacation!
I consciously enjoyed EVERY MINUTE of being out, by myself, without baby or husband. I went to Longs, bought what Brian needed and then took a short walk to Starbucks. While walking, I literally thought to myself, "Appreciate this time to yourself! Enjoy walking alone in the sunshine to grab a cup of coffee."
Isn't that funny? I think as a parent, you give so much to your child that there's almost nothing left for you. So when you're able to find those little moments to yourself, you revel in them.
I will SO be that "old" woman who goes to movies alone on the weekends. Bring it on.
This morning, I went to Longs to buy something for Brian. My plan was to also make a stop at Starbucks for a coffee treat. In the past, I wouldn't think anything of this short trip out. I might have even been bummed that I had to go and run an errand. But today? It felt like a mini vacation!
I consciously enjoyed EVERY MINUTE of being out, by myself, without baby or husband. I went to Longs, bought what Brian needed and then took a short walk to Starbucks. While walking, I literally thought to myself, "Appreciate this time to yourself! Enjoy walking alone in the sunshine to grab a cup of coffee."
Isn't that funny? I think as a parent, you give so much to your child that there's almost nothing left for you. So when you're able to find those little moments to yourself, you revel in them.
I will SO be that "old" woman who goes to movies alone on the weekends. Bring it on.
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