Morning Time
Monday, July 30th, 2012From Monday Mom – Neetika:
Haley usually gets up between six and six-thirty these days. Since her dad’s time with her in the evenings is limited or some days, non-existent, he’s been the one to get up with her so they can get some hang out time. They usually get Haley into a new diaper and clothes for the day, walk outside to see our neighbor’s fishpond, start Haley on her morning milk sippy, and make the family coffee (Haley loves helping out with that). By the time I get up to catch up with them, she is full of energy and ready to get on with her day.
I’m glad that Haley and my husband get in their daily bonding time. But I’m much more excited for me! I always wake up when Haley does initially. But then I have my daily snooze. Sometimes, I don’t even sleep. I just stay still in bed and think about the day before or the day to come. Other times, I really need the extra rest. Although, it’s not so restful when you have a young toddler intermittently banging on your door screaming “Ma-ma! Ma-ma!” My husband does his best to limit those interruptions.
I think “alone time” is really crucial for a stay-at-home mom, or any parent. Most of the time, I don’t feel like I’m getting enough. I’m often overwhelmed or just super tired. You know it’s bad when you skip your daily shower because you’re just too beat. But as long as my husband is around, I get those precious morning minutes to breathe, meditate, and rest. It may be the only thing keeping me sane!