When I was pregnant with my first born I remember always hearing, “don’t let yourself go, always take care of yourself”.  Let me tell you that is definitely easier said than done.  When you are a busy stay at home mom with a toddler and infant, putting yourself first is the last thing on your mind.  I will be the first person to tell you that it’s impossible, your kids need you more you are not first anymore….WRONG! You are a mother and it’s a beautiful thing, we are nurturing, caring, patient beings who are always putting ourselves last. Well now the time has come for me to say….Let’s put ourselves first.  I used to think that mothers who enjoyed too much time alone or with friends were bad mothers and didn’t care about their kids….WRONG. AGAIN. I think that they have the right idea! Of course we need to take care of our priorities in which are kids come first, however that doesn’t mean that we have to stop being women. 

     Ladies, we need to get ourselves together and start caring more about ourselves, because we deserve it.  Women are beautiful creatures, I don’t think there are any ugly women, just lazy ones, and I will admit I was on that boat not too long ago.  I stopped caring.  I didn’t think that it was important to get dolled up to be in the house.  I have two kids, two kids who keep me busy constantly mind you I have very little help.  I didn’t think it was necessary to change out of my sweats or yoga pants to clean the house.  Once and a while ladies, it’s ok to get dressed and put on jeans and  a cute top (a little makeup won’t hurt). We have to take care of ourselves.  I now have a daughter, growing up without my biological mom has encouraged me to be the best I can for my kids. I still strive to be the best I can for them, but somewhere along the way I forgot I was important too.  We get so wrapped up into our kids that we lose sight of ourselves as women.  I think that we need to make time for ourselves, paint our nails, get our hair done, put makeup on.  This is what makes us feel good, if we are not happy neither are our kids.  We are part of the foundation that makes a family whole.  If we are a mess so are the kids and our families.  I know that in some cases like mine, financials play a major role on what we can and cannot do for ourselves, just remember that we are making the ultimate sacrifice for our kids and their well being.  Be creative if financially you can’t hack it, do your own pedicures and facials.  Sometimes it’s the small things that can go a long way and make you feel like a million bucks!

            To share is to care and as always I look forward to your comments and feedback.  Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way.  let’s keep striving for mommy success.