I love being a mummy. Even when I was little, I would always be walking around with a dolly feeding it, burping it, changing its clothes and nappies. Like most little girls, I was obsessed with babies. Little did I know at the time, having a dolly was a LOT harder work than a real life screaming, pooping, puking baby yet i wouldn't change it for anything on this earth. We are allowed to moan and cry and even break down sometimes. People that don't have children do not realise the extent of the work of it and we all do need some time alone to refesh our batteries. Having 'me time' makes a whole world of difference to your energy and even patience. Some parents, like myself, get very little time alone. I can't even go to the toilet or shower alone! This made me wonder, what can I do to create some time alone so I can be the best parent i can be?
I posted this question on a few social media sites asking for some ideas. This is the list that came out of it :
🌸 Take a nap. When baby is sleeping, you sleep too.
🌸 Go for a walk or run. Alone! Just taking a walk in a park or round the block revives. Running, not so much my thing but if it's yours, put your headphones in with your favourite music and run around some beautiful scenery.
🌸 Have a bubbly bath. When the childs father is home so you aren't disturbed of course.
🌸 Go shopping. Even window shopping of food shopping. As long as you are child free.
🌸 Do your nails or get them done professionally. We all love being pampered!
🌸 Have a cup of tea. When the child is napping, make yourself a cup of tea and watch your favourite tv show. Mine being jeremy kyle!
🌸 Endulge in your favourite chocolate. Eating chocolate alone means you actually get to have it all to yourself without the child stealing it.
🌸 Go out with the girls. It doesn't have to be a wild night out. Get a babysitter and go for lunch!
These are only a few of my favourites. I cannot stress enough how much, even just an hour of me time, makes a difference to your stress levels. A lot of new parents do not want to rely on other people looking after their children so they can take a break but trust me, were all in the same boat!
Please let me know what your favourite activity is to do alone! More ideas are welcome and i hope someone found this helpful! Till next time...
Love xx ❤ xx
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