I have made myself a kind of yearly "to do" list. I want to be sure I look back at the end of each year and find I did something for me! In past years I learned to play piano, took drawing classes, attended the theater with friends, made sure to hit every art gallery in Milwaukee, attended a hockey game...etc. I try to makes sure I can do most things in a few hours so it is enough of a break.

Moms, it's super important to take care of you and seek out support to do that! If you break down, the whole world will break for your family. It IS that important! I neglected my health for the longest time and had some tragic things occur as a result. That is why I'm really stressing the importance of this! :)

It's not really taking care of me, but it relaxs me. I read. I read for fun, not to research stuff. I read to escape the day to day blahs or worries. When the house is quiet & I sit in my chair to read, often my cat curls up in my lap.

Before life got so crazy & stressed (this time around), I was taking walks after I took my son to preschool. I was finding these walking paths around town & just going by myself. It was so relaxing. I need to remind myself to get back to that!

I spend quiet time in prayer and meditation daily as church has not been easy with my son.
I exercise,and keep up with my friends at least twice a month.
I also borrow movies from the library so when my son is away with his Dad I can watch what I am interested in.