My friend who is a mum of a 8-year-old mentioned that even though I am occupied with taking care of Baby E, I still need a me-time... So it got me thinking.. It is certainly very hard with a new baby around, especially as Dr Sears calls it a high need one (yes, mine is!). At the moment I can't do things that I used to do anymore, like hanging around with friends at a cafe, watch a movie, or go for a long drive somewhere. No more leisure meal times!
Of course once you have come to accept the situation, you automatically learn to be better at doing things in a more efficient way. Then hopefully you will have bits of time here and there to enjoy your time, such as:
- Watching a favourite TV-show
Must admit I can never sit for a full show until it's finished, but at least I can catch glances at the TV and pick up what's going on. Sometimes I even sit Baby E on my lap!
- Walking / Window shopping
This is great because I can do this with Baby E still with me
- Reading
I usually do this while nursing
- Chatting with friends or family
Whether it's via phone calls, Skype, SMS or instant messaging or Facebook (Hurray for Technology!)
- Reward yourself with something simple
Even just eating a biscuit makes me feel a whole lot better! :)
- Taking care of oneself
Anything from moisturizing my skin, doing my nails, putting on make-up make me feel really good!
- Working
I only work on weekends for half day at most so I consider this a short break
- And of course, Blogging! ♥
What do you do during me-time? And how do you manage do it?
I like reading too, mum!
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