Now it's our turn

Our energetic kids can sometimes really make us crazy!  Sometimes they can suck every little ounce of energy out of us...and yes, it makes us grumpy.  We should not be ashamed of this.  We are, of course, humans too.

So I feel like there is no shame is reminding ourselves to do something nice and special for ourselves once in a while.  We do deserve it.  

If we have had a long day, week, month whatever with our energetic kid(s), then heck, go out and treat yourself.  Call a babysitter and take time to go out alone or with your significant other and do something you like to do...whether it be shopping, having a salon day, or just taking a walk.  

We should really try to do something nice for ourselves every day.  Why?   Because it makes us better moms, dads, spouses... and don't feel guilty about even sending your child to school one day while you stay home and just take a "mental health day."   It might not always be in the budget, but where there is a will, there's a way!  Ask another parent do to a share playdate where take turns with the kids and the other gets to go out.   This will make the difference in your stress level, heart rate, and overall health!

Be good to yourself and the rest will follow...you will be more patient, more relaxed, and all around set a better example.