Back to Normal

For the first time in two weeks, I'm starting to feel like life is normal again.  There are no more Christmas parties to celebrate or presents to open.  New Year's came and went (for the first time in years I didnt' stay up till midnight).  Now it's back to reality.  Back to school tomorrow and back to a normal routine for mama.  I'm just like the kids, without a schedule I just can't function.  These past two weeks I haven't exercised once and definitely didn't stay on Weight Watchers very well.  I'm ready to start the new year fresh. 

I'm also doing something that I haven't done in a long time, trying to enjoy some alone time.  Both the kids are in the bed asleep and I'm going to make the most of this time by doing nothing productive.  Sure there are dishes that need to be put away and clothes that need folding but right now I'm going to enjoy the peace and quiet.  This is my New Year's Resolution, I'm going to take more time out for myself.  I'm going to get out more without the kids.  I'm going to take bubble baths again.  I'm going to read books and listen to music I want to listen to.  Being a stay at home mom is the job that never ends.  It seems like there is never a time when I'm not at work.  When I worked full-time, I would come home from work and relax a bit before I would cook dinner or start cleaning up.  Without that routine it can feel like some days I don't take that time to relax a bit. 

Whenever I feel overwhelmed with the children I'm going to remember these sweet faces.  This is why I'm up making breakfast at 7:30 am and still cleaning at 9:00 pm.  This is why I'm happy to stay at home with them.