Really!  I am going to stop putting my needs at the bottom of my list of things to do.  Some days I don't even get to take a shower.  That is ridiculous.  The sad thing is that I have done this to myself.  Somewhere along the way I came to believe that doing things for myself (going to the bathroom, taking a shower, blow drying my hair, putting on makeup) is selfish.  I felt guilty taking time to do these things because it took time away from my children. 

Well, what has happened is that I have become tired, cranky, and a bit out of touch with who I am supposed to be (apart from being a mommy).  So!  This is my new experiment.  I am going to take time for myself.  And, I am not going to let myself feel guilty about it.   

My hope is that this will make me a better mother and wife.  I hope that taking time for my needs (and wants too) will refresh me.  After all, my children need to learn that in the real world they won't be catered to.  They need to learn that other people (even mommies) need time for themselves.  Right?

This is a work in progress.  I will keep you posted on how it goes.