August 2011 I started Organic Moms Playgroup. My intention was to create a group of moms and kids and schedule playdates. I started to realize it was difficult to really get to know any of the moms at the playdates because we were chasing around our little ones. I started scheduling wine and tea social hour for just moms at my house twice a month. It has been awesome! Some moms hang for the hour and others stay for three. Just to get out of the house on a week day night gives you that balance you need.
As women we wear many hats. When we have our mommy hat on its sometimes hard to put the ME hat back on and not feel guilty. Don't feel guilty. It's easy to take time out even if it's once a week. I would recommend leaving the house and go out. Putting the kids to bed at night and catching up on your favorite show is not mommy time, it's unwinding. Join a moms group, a walking group or anything your interested in. Meetup.com is loaded with groups in your area. Schedule time with one of your girlfriends and go shopping. A walk along the boardwalk or reading a book in the park. It doesn't matter what you do or when you do it just do it! Notice I didn't mention anything about a date night with your husband? That because this isn't about the balance between kids and realationship it's about what you are doing for yourself.
I will say it again it's about balance. We continue to give give give and you must also receive. To me mommy time means doing something you always wanted to do. So pick up that book you haven't had time to read, take that sewing class you have been talking about taking for over a year now and just DO IT!
Your kids will be glad you did.
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