School starts in a few days. What will your world look like when the kids are back in school?
Whether you’re a stay at home mom or you have another job in addition, your life the fall will probably look different than in the past few months.
Summer was maybe a time for a bit more of a relaxed schedule, or at least a different schedule, with more time to bond with your kids, maybe a vacation or some long weekends. But also picking up after kids, constantly fixing snacks and refereeing arguments among siblings, arranging playdates, juggling camps and caregivers – and no time for yourself.
When back to school comes, it may be a relief to get back to a “normal” schedule, even if that is hectic, too. I thought this was a great blog post with back to school tips to make the transition easier for kids and parents.
But what are you going to do for you? No “mom guilt” allowed!. You are doing the best you can, and you deserve some time for YOU! Most of the posts I’ve found on back to school focus on preparing your kids and things to make your routine easier. (And they all mention prepping for meals on the weekends – which didn’t work for me.)
What are you doing to take care of yourself? Because you can’t be a great mom if you’re burned out. Pamper yourself this September. Here are some ideas:
- Go out for coffee – just you
- Go to lunch or for a walk with a good friend – no kids allowed
- Get a facial
- Take in a movie or a museum – all by yourself
- Be pampered and come back to your authentic self with a portrait session with Portraits by Anne-Marie. I will take care of you, make you feel like a queen, provide pro hair and makeup, a time to relax, unwind, unburden, and have fun with outfit changes that express all the different sides of you. And fall in love with how beautiful you are inside and out!
