Being a parent is a HUGE full time job, there's no pay and often not even a thanks. I guess this is why we get so burnt out. The past month the two boys have been so sick, I feel like they have caught every virus under the sun, from chest infections to ear infections and boy was it tiring. I don't do well on lost sleep and I've been very lucky to have two kids who have slept from day dot. So yesterday when, the boys were finally well enough to go to school, I was excited I had the day completely to myself. Normally I would go home and smash out my study or clean the house, but I was exhausted and I was run down. It was time for me to have a lazy day. So I parked myself up on the couch and watch re-runs of shows all day. It was nice to be able to sit down and know I'm not going to be disturbed, or required to do anything. I felt guilty for not cleaning up the house, but I also knew I needed ME time. We can't be our very best while running on fumes, so it's important as parents to take the time to rejuvenate, even if it means popping the kids down in their room where they are safe to play and enjoy an entire cup of coffee. Or choosing to do nothing on a day where you are free to do everything. Every now and then it's okay not to be mum and dad, and to just be you!
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