Plan...sounds funny when you think about it! So many things can interrupt your plan, but having one sets you up for success. Lets say you see that it is going to be rainy in a couple days, plan to have a meal ready ahead of time and in the freezer, plan to have a new toy or some form of entertainment for a child, if necessary. It is kind of like a teacher having an emergency lesson plan. I find that something new keeps my son entertained for quite a while. I also usually plan to clean something that day while he naps.
Ok, so now it is me time. What to plan now??? How about something that allows you to be you, and not the Mom or Dad you are the rest of the time. Simple things are usually best and the least stressful. Going away for the weekend sounds great, but the preparation is stressful, and leads to a bit more stress than necessary. Go meet a friend, sit at the park and read a book, take a class. Anything that makes you feel happy inside....go, now.......go. Oh wait, make sure someone is watching your child!
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