One thing is for sure… That in between going through the motions, I need my “Mommy Me-Time”. This, I believe, is something that is very important to help keep me going and energized. Sure, I don’t take her to work with me, but that is work. I’m talking about quality time with myself or with just my husband, or with my friends to just unwind and relax and not think about having to put a child to sleep or deal with tantrums and demands… For my sanity.
Here are some things I like to do during my Me-Time:
1. Date Night (or day) with Hubby
This is something that is very important to me. I believe that the secret to a happy marriage is being able to spend quality time with your husband without having to worry about taking care of the kids. So once in a while, my husband and I leave our little girl at her lolas’ place (they are thrilled to have her all the time) and we go out for a movie and dinner. It’s refreshing to be able to watch a film without being interrupted by a toddler who wants to play or be carried. And it is nice to be able to have a meal with my husband without having to worry if our little girl likes the food or not. It’s a few hours of our day wherein we can just relax and be ourselves, just by ourselves.
2. Meet Up With (Girl) Friends


3. Go to a Spa

My siblings and I decided to spend an afternoon at a spa. We had a room to ourselves and we all had foot reflexology done. It was nice to be with them without any of the kids and we just had a great time together.
4. Retail Therapy
Who doesn’t love shopping? I honestly think that it is a very fun activity… if you have money to spend. I’m the kind of person who thinks twice before I buy something for myself, but when it comes to my little girl, “Take my money!” But shopping with a child in tow is not exactly fun. I have to make sure that she doesn’t pull anything from the shelves or break anything, or worse, get lost. So shopping by myself (or with your sisters, or with your friends) is very refreshing for me. No need to take the elevator to go from floor to floor because of the stroller. I can just hop from store to store, take the escalator to any floor, and shop in peace. Plus, I don’t have to worry about having to take her to the fitting room and having her tell me that I’m fat.
5. Going for a Walk
Here’s an activity I don’t need to spend for. Not only does it help me to release stress and get my blood to circulate, it’s a great form of exercise and is good for my body. 30 minutes around the village is enough to rejuvenate me. At the same time, I get to listen to my own thoughts and my own music. It’s my 30-minute break from Baby Shark.
March is Women's Month so I thought I would take the time to share this with all you moms out there. Taking care of yourself is just as important as caring for your child. So go out, have fun, be yourself, and embrace your identity.
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