Taking a Weekend Vacation for Mothers

I recently had a chance to partake in an extended weekend vacation to Missouri with a dear friend - oh, and did I mention - my husband and kids stayed behind? Yes, you heard it. Patience and endearment for husbands and children can sometimes be lost in the doldrums of laundry piles - but I must say that by leaving the nest - they were found once again! 

Within my long weekend, I had fabulous girl-time - hair cuts & hair dye, clothing shopping (without the traditional chase- children-under-the-clothing-display-rack routine), scrapbooking, laughing to the point of tears and gal- pal silliness beyond belief. You can call it R&R - but I would like to deem it "regeneration." 

The thing I find amazing is the domino effect that can occur when a mama leaves the hubby to tend to the nest while she is gone to play. What kinds of things can happen when the wifey is away?

Mama gets regenerated. Let's face it, the old adage is true: "A woman's work is never done." Therefore, in order to gain a break from the work that's never done - Mamas must leave the place in which the work exists! No cooking, cleaning, or screaming little blessings for a short time can revive a Mama like nothing else can. It's not selfish - it actually creates a better you for your children and husband. Sure, it's fun to play the part of the martyr, complaining about never getting a break, but the fact is that if you want to get your break you've got to make it happen! It doesn't have to cost a lot of money - you can leave for a full Saturday and go to the park or a library to read for the entire day. Don't play the martyr - take a small amount of time for YOU! You will be better for it.

Children miss their Mommies. There is nothing like absence making the heart grow fonder - especially if those hearts are your childrens. The beautiful sounds of childrens voices shouting "Mommy" in unison as you call or arrive is as a chorus of angels. They will find delight in the simplest things they missed while you were away - reading stories, cooking their favorite meals. Tiny "I Missed You!" hugs are the greatest!