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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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Playing piano
My hour lunch break during the week is my sanctuary. I can go to the gym, go shopping or run some errands by myself. I love this time!
I love to escape in the pages of a book. If I’m in between books, then crochet or knitting is my other calm haven.
Reading is my time away. At night when all is quiet around the house I read.
I have a wonderful husband who always makes sure I get at least 20 minutes in the morning to shower and get ready so I can feel human before taking motherhood for the day. 🙂
I like to go rummage through our local thrift stores or antique malls and look for hidden treasures.
I love to pray, read and meditate in the morning–great start to my day. And a cookie anytime is also a great little “Me-time!”
That is a hard question, and one that I need to be better at. Time to myself is very fleeting. However, this year, I have been taking 20-30 minutes every morning to do something for me…and that is exercise. Not only am I feeling better about myself, but it gives me time for just me.
I love to bake and decorate cakes to relax and take a little time for myself.
I try to find time everyday. Lately it’s been the 40 minutes of exercise (enough time to get through an episode of a favorite show, and for my little one to watch a couple of episodes of her favorite show). When I get a chance I like to read (book club tomorrow), and in the spring and summer it’s working in the garden!