Being a Mom

My sign for when I need a little TLC for me;)

One of the greatest joys a lot of us will be lucky enough to experience is being a Mom:)

With this comes responsibilities to teach our children, not only love, kindness and compassion but how to also become healthy adults physically.  Children learn by example and believe me they watch everything we do, every action we take and hear everything we say!  

But we are so engrossed in our little ones that we tend to forget about ourselves.  Our well being is so important!  If we neglect our care how can we care for others?  Our health and wellness will begin to deteriorate.  Take the time whenever you can find it in your busy lives to focus some attention on yourselves:)

A little self love and care will go along way; you'll feel better physically, mentally, emotionally, and even socially.  

If your little ones are so little just pop them into a Stroller or mommy carrier and take a walk in the beautiful outdoors.  ( From experience your little one will snooze and who doesn't enjoy a little bit of sunshine).. That fresh air and vitamin D will do wonders for your soul.

Even a 1/2 hour of activity to begin with will be a terrific start.

Nap time?  Get out some free weights and make yourself a little circuit, add some skipping or jog the stairs for cardio in between your weight sets.  Single working mom with kids in school and busy evening activities?? Perhaps a lunch hour walk with co-workers?, or a quick circuit at night or in between work and pick up?  Where there is a will there is a way:) perhaps a family activity everyone can join in!  What fun:) switch it up:) you've got this!  Need some help figuring it all out in the beginning? Hire yourself a personal trainer;)

Grab a bubble bath at the end of the evening as a reward, or some quiet meditation:) yes you are mommy.. But you don't have to be wonder women every moment.  Let someone else bond with your babes for a little while and spread some of that nurturing soul towards yourself.  You'll all be better for it.