Two hours once a week... doesn't sound so bad right?
But at first it was.
I felt so guilty for leaving the kids. I already work throughout the week, and I kept thinking to myself that my kids are going to be so upset about these extra two hours a week.
But here's the thing.. when I come home, I am refreshed. I have taken some time for myself (and not just at work... but actually doing something for myself- hanging out with adults without having kids clinging to me).
And the kids are loving the time they have with their Dad! Believe it or not... Daddy can take care of them without myself being a helicopter all around them.
After taking that time, I feel that my kids have my full and undivided attention. Which is better than being a zombie for the entire time in my opinion.
I'm slowly learning that it is okay to take time for myself. I am blessed with a wonderful family to help take care of the girls while I do this (and I try not to take this for granted as I know this is a blessing).
I'm hoping that my kids will look at this and see that I am trying to live a healthy and balanced life, and they enjoy the time we have together even more.
