Tonight I had four hours during which I wasn't Mommy. I had dinner with some wonderful ladies. We laughed and shared stories. We ate some great Thai food and caught everyone up on what has been going on in our lives. I didn't have to cut anyone's food or wipe anyone's hands. No one cried or threw food on the floor. It wasn't a big deal that dinner took twenty minutes to arrive at our table.
After dinner, I met up with two girlfriends at an ice cream shop. We sat outside and enjoyed the gorgeous moon and the warm evening. We chatted and relaxed. I didn't have to worry about anyone's bedtime but my own. I didn't have to try and keep an eye on little ones to make sure that they weren't wandering off. I could sit back and enjoy my time knowing that Sam had everything under control at home.
I will always be a mom and I'm so grateful for that. But I'm also grateful for these small times when I can take a short break from being Mommy. I can remember that there is more to me than making sandwiches, changing diapers, reading stories and refereeing disputes. And I can enter back into my role of Mommy tomorrow morning feeling refreshed, which is always good for everyone.
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