Bodega Bay Getaway

I read an article somewhere a few weeks ago and this line completely resonated with me…Fill up your cup!  Some of us have guilt or even feel selfish when we do things for ourselves, when there is so much that needs to be done for our families.  The reality is that we all need a little break from the action to feel rejuvenated and to be better partners and parents.  When my husband and I start to feel bogged down by the pressures of life, we typically recognize each others need for a break and recommend either some time away together, a golf day for him, a massage for me, or even a getaway separately with our own friends.  This has been essential in our lives.

With our new little guys due date quickly approaching and our son’s recent tantrum antics, we both felt the need to have one last hoorah before our lives take a drastic turn from one child to 2.  For me, this was getting a nice hotel with a girl friend for a few nights, napping, eating, vegging in front of the fire place, and watching Bravo.  For him, it is partying like a rockstar in Vegas with his buddies for the weekend (sleep is obviously way more important to me than him :)).

So…fill up your cup (and maybe recommend your partner do the same).  Do something for yourself whenever you can fit it in.  Maybe it’s something as simple as going on a peaceful walk by yourself every week, or maybe you get 1 weekend away a year to do as  you choose (without guilt from your spouse upon your return).  Think about what makes you feel happy and fulfilled and treat yourself.  We all need to hit the reset button sometimes.