"School is starting next week! Whoohooooo!"
As a life coach for mothers that is all I am hearing from every mother that I meet at the moment. You can feel the euphoria spreading down the aisles of Publix, where you see mothers skipping with a light step. At Staples, where the parents are buying school supplies with a little giggle under their breathe. And last but not least at Target where the All Star Sneakers are being fought over for that all so holy first day back at school!
I know the mothers of kindergartners are going through a whole different scenario. We know that you are fighting back the tears at the thought of leaving that precious child of yours in the hands of that strange teacher that promises to watch out for your darling. You know deep in your heart that they cannot possibly do everything like you do. Believe me when I speak for all the other mothers whose kids are now past that age, you will survive and after about a week will be blessing that teacher with all your heart!
I know it may sound mean that we mothers are glad to have our kids out of the house and back at school but face it, we do need some time to ourselves as well! Yes, we give all we can to our kids and we want them to be safe, happy, healthy, educated and more "but" to be able to give our kids all of this, we must take care of ourselves FIRST!
This is my top priority as your mom-coach for this week!
Mothers must make their own well being their top priority.
When the flight attendant explains how to use the air masks in case of an emergency, what does she always says to adults who are flying with children ? To put the mask on yourself first!
The reason being, that if the adult passes out first then the child has no chance of surviving. To be able to give our children the best possible care, we mothers need to be in top shape physically, emotionally and mentally. We need to take care of ourselves first!
So, don't feel guilty that you are happy about having more time for yourself when your children are in school (some moms still have the house full with little ones, but they still do not get out of taking care of themselves as well!) because you will be doing a service to your children by being happier, healthier and mentally in a good place!
Nurture yourself and see the results in your happy children! Mamma comes first!
