It's on people! Thanks for you all of your support and fake, pre-orders of my book.
In order to prevent the adult temper tantrums and the mental breakdown days… wait a minute. Scratch that unrealistic goal. In order to decrease the frequencies of meltdowns we must learn to recognize when we are about to “lose it.” I am not really sure what “it” is, but I am pretty sure it refers to some sort of emotional stability or self-control or something that we need for healthy living and parenting. We need to make an effort to take care of ourselves. I don’t want to brag, but I must say I am gifted in this “Taking Care of Mom” business. I don’t know if it’s because I’m extremely selfish or pure genius. Perhaps both? But I figure my kids don’t need a train wreck for a mom and my husband didn’t marry a (total) basket case. Thus, I don’t feel guilty about carving out some time for myself. In order for me to be a healthy Mom I have to make time for my emotional well being (besides just grocery shopping by myself every once in a while). Allow me to help you to toss your unwarranted guilt out the window and suggest some ways that may contribute to your emotional wellness.
*** You will have to read the book to find tips for emotional wellness. Sorry, there's no other way.
3 comments:
love love LOVE it!
How do I put in my fake pre-order?!
Stacy - you're in. That's all you have to do to fake pre order!
Such an important chapter, taking care of mom. In fact, I think that particular topic deserves several chapters. Go crazy.
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