There is nothing worse than feeling sick with kids to take care of and other responsibilities. Lately I can't get a break one sickness after the other. First it was a horrible 24 hour stomach bug and then this week a throat cold (one of those it will hurt if I swallow kind). My husband works evenings and sleeps during the day so it is all me with the kids. Today I felt better than yesterday and we committed to a party to attend for a little girl in my oldest's preschool. I felt pretty good at the beginning of the party and by hour 2 things were quickly going downhill. My littlest just wanted to run around and my oldest was having such a good time. I started to feel really dizzy after running after my youngest for 2 hours. I felt horrible telling him we had to go. After a minute of crying, he pulled it together when he realized I wasn't feeling well. Let me tell you, we have come a long way, it used to be a temper tantrum to leave places. Did I mention the party was super awesome including bounce house, face painting, balloons, sno cones, popcorn?- like I said a kids dream party. I tried so hard to stay as long as I possibly can. I felt so guilty having to leave.
I think I have a habit of putting my kids first and sadly neglect myself. Their needs are always before mine. Even in regards to my free time, I don't often take time for myself and when I do it is after the kids go to bed. When I do things after they go to bed I am sacrificing sleep. I have trouble justifying time for myself but I know it is something I need to do every now and then.
When was the last time you took time for yourself? Or felt the guilt? Lets commiserate together.
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