Quiet Time

this one will be short & sweet--

I know that as a mother, sometimes you just need a break--even more so if you and your child/children just live together, without a father in the home. I'm here to let you know...it is ok to feel that way.  Trust me when I say, WE ALL FEEL THAT WAY SOMETIMES.

It's not always easy or even necessary to find a sitter to catch a quick break.

If you're a reader, turn off all the gadgets in the house, and tell your little ones that you guys are gonna sit together and relax.  Give your little one a coloring book and crayons, or his or her own book to look at and you can cuddle up together for 15-30 minutes and just read.  Obviously, there will be times when your little one talks and gets excited about whatever is being colored or the exciting pictures in the book that is being read, but he/she will definitely follow your lead in quietly reading your books.  Plus, it sets a good example for the future when your little one really knows how to read!

You can also find a quiet, relaxing, activity that will keep your toddler entertained but calm, like coloring, and do it together..this will keep your toddler calm and collective but entertained because you are coloring with them. Because sometimes, you just need them to relax for a second lol, you need a moment to breathe and soak in..life. 

Sometimes the feeling of being overwhelmed simply comes from all of the noise that comes with playing toddlers and playing with toddlers.  Finding 15-30 minutes of quiet time will help you gather your sanity and calm your busy bee's down. 

It's ok to need a break and it's ok to take one!