On my day off with my little girl when she was having a rare nap (I am so sad those days are now almost gone!) I sat in our courtyard garden to eat my lunch and read a book (something I never do), and instead of stopping once I had eaten I decided to stay put and carry on reading – this should not be the definition of a guilty mother.
I felt a little indulgent and rather relaxed, but a thought pushed its way into my head, I should not feel guilty – it is a day off – if I cannot even feel like I am allowed a couple of hours to myself once in a blue moon there is something wrong. I would like to blame modern life (and there is something in that), but I have to take a share of the blame. Now this is daylight from where I was a year ago. But the fact that I have entitled this mother guilt still talks of a life too busy, too much on the plate, not enough down time (a conversation that my other half and I actively have, with further steps in motion).
So to all you mums (and dads) out there – there is no guilt in taking some time for yourself – make sure you do from time to time.
Wonderful to see you taking a break and relaxing. Excellent. We sometimes forget to do that. 🙂
If I had such a wonderful little outside couch, I would be parked there (with my dog and knitting) many hours. This is an inspiration to me, I should really make a little space like this. I have an old bench, and if I make the cushions for outside, I have no more excuses. Thank you!!
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Thank you. We’ve a small outdoor space but have tried to make the most of it. The blue underneath the outdoor couch is a paddling pool!
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Awesome. I am getting yarn on the weekend to crochet colourful outdoor cushions for the bench I have. I love yours so much, I really need to use my little space better as well. 🙂
And a paddling pool is even better. 🙂
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