Dear Working Mom,
You are trying to juggle all of it. Keeping up with work-life balance while trying to take care of yourself. You try to stay fit and keep your roots from turning into an unintentional ombre. I know you try to give your kids home-cooked meals but sometimes it’s frozen pizza and fishy crackers. I know you love your Husband and your children. But often times, we feel like we are failing. I want you to know that you are good enough just the way you are.
I’m writing this to you because I’ve been there. That’s me. I think I spent nearly 2/3 of last year as a weary working mom. I gained weight. I traveled monthly, taking red-eyes so I didn’t sacrifice an evening with my family. It took a toll on me. I gave up taking care of myself for my family, my career and obligations. And at the end of the day I still didn’t have the toys picked up, the laundry done or clean bathroom floors. I felt guilty.
I encourage you not to feel guilty for taking time for yourself. Don’t lose yourself in obligations. Ask for what you need. And ask for what you want. Get a babysitter regularly. I lost myself over the last year and I’m just starting to feel like myself again. I’m starting to remember things I loved to do before kids and things I loved to do with my Husband when we were first together.
Don’t feel guilty. You are good enough just the way you are. Now go take a nap.
Do you feel me?
Rosie
