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There were just so many needs to fill, every second of every day. How could I possibly fit a little time in for myself? Well, I thought. I am planning to brush my teeth everyday…I can at least count on that. And, ladies and gentlemen, let me tell you. I have never had cleaner teeth than in that year. Every day, I would shut my bedroom door, and brush my teeth for 5 luxuriously quite minutes. I would think calm thoughts, stare out the window and relax while my teeth got shiny clean. Now, you might think this sounds ridiculous, but it helped! It honestly did. Those 5 quiet minutes helped me manage the chaos better. It gave me the little boost I needed.
Fast forward 8 years and I find my life’s responsibilities have changed somewhat since those crazy days with newborn twins. I don’t change diapers anymore. I have a house full of teenagers, my oldest will graduate from high school in a few short months and these cute twins of mine go to school during the day. It’s still busy, oh man it is so busy…and it is going by way too fast.
Could I let you in on a little secret? I still feel overwhelmed. I guess that’s just something that comes along with being a mother, wife, sister, friend, blogger, etc… It still helps to take time out for myself. The good news is, I don’t have to count “brushing my teeth for 5 minutes” as one of those time out moments anymore! Thank goodness. Some days I actually carve out 20 minutes to read a book before my kids come barreling through the door after school. It’s luxurious.
So are these cookies. If you took a little time out of your crazy schedule to munch on a fabulous Milano cookie, perhaps in a nice, quiet, sunny spot, just sitting and thinking calm thoughts, I do believe your life would be happier. Soak up a little time for yourself! You are worth it!
These Orange Chocolate Cookies are my favorite. I could eat one every day and die a happy woman, truly.
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I take some time each day (usually in evenings after work) to put my feet up and enjoy a good book or new magazine with a cup of tea! Thanks for all your great meal inspiration, and the chance to win!
I like to make coffee, grab a good book and just read and relax.
tweet https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/572490923499655168
I take time for myself by making sure to exercise and meditate! It is very important for me to have me time to rejuvenate! I also do yoga which really relaxes me.
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https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/572491684463812609
After dinner there is so much to do with a little one in the house that I give my husband the choice: dinner dishes or bath, bedtime story and put the little guy to sleep. Guess which one he chooses! Even though it takes longer, he’d rather have baby care, which is awesome. I think it’s so good for them to have a time just for themselves and I get the break I need while he’s finishing up. If he doesn’t know about the Milano cookies I take along WITH my break, well… I did give him a choice, after all! 😉
i like to take my time and get a face mask
tweet: https://twitter.com/akronugurl/status/572492761141784576
I was very strict about bedtimes being on time. That left me with a little alone time. My husband traveled 50% of the time, and I ran a business. So, alone time kept me sane.
I wake up early so the house is quiet and I’m all by myself to get the day started.