As a new stay-at-home mom, I savor every moment of my time.
When I look at my new baby, I am overcome with joy. Before my child was born, I loved him already, and now that he is here in the flesh, I can barely begin to explain how much love I have for him.
I enjoy every second of parenthood. While this is true, I understand that I also have to take care of other responsibilities and spend quality time with my spouse. Not only is it vital to my emotional well-being, but it also keeps our home from looking like a frat house!
In the mornings, each moment that my baby is sleeping, I do something productive. I take care of necessary housework, exercise, and devote time to my personal care. In the evenings, we spend quality time together as a family.
My spouse enjoys spending some quality time in the evenings with our child, while I tend to tasks or just relax.
We are very good parents, but we are also a couple. Couples need to spend time together and have fun in order to keep the love alive.
It is tough to leave our baby in the hands of someone other than mommy or daddy, but we make it a point to have at least one date night every two weeks. This keeps our love exciting and our relationship fresh.
Today, I realize that I am more than a parent. I am a well-rounded person with a balanced, fulfilling life. I adore every second with my little one. But in order to keep myself mentally and emotionally fit, I choose to devote time to my spouse and myself.
Self-reflection Questions:
1. How can I schedule my time to create more balance?
2. Am I taking steps to make sure each member of my family feels valued and loved?
3. Have I told each member of my family how much they mean to me in the last 24 hours?
