I’m sitting here in the comfort of my sofa, cat perched next to me, contemplating what to watch on TV — 20/20’s behind the scenes of “The Bachelor” franchise or last night’s “Celebrity Apprentice.” As I contemplate my decision, laptop in hand, I am also organizing posts in my head. I have a lot of new ones in store for you. I keep thinking of so many posts. I’ve got a butterfly cake coming and a rocket ship cake too. I’m also trying to get together an Easter rabbit cake tutorial before Easter arrives.
I don’t want to make excuses as to why I haven’t done these posts (one could have been up at the end of November) — I’m just a tired mom trying to juggle spending time with the kids and husband with working a full-time job, and still trying to find time to do the things I love to do: The other things that make me a whole person. The person I was before I became a wife or mother. Don’t get me wrong, I love being a wife and a mom, but I also like being me. I think there are times when women get caught up in doing things for other people and they loose part of themselves. Some even loose themselves entirely. I remember reading about Lance Armstrong’s ex-wife, Kristin Richard, and how she lost herself during their marriage. It’s important to take time for ourselves. Sometimes it’s hard with a full house, but I’m trying to find my way.
I’ll get to those posts, don’t you worry, (it’s something I love to do) but tonight I think I’ll watch some famous people try to become the “Apprentice.”
ABOUT ALICIA: Alicia is the founder of Balancing Motherhood.com. Last year, she managed to stay sane while completing an MBA, working full-time, blogging, and still baking amazing birthday cakes — all while raising a young family at home.
Dani_Zaz says
Totally agree, Alicia. There are definitely times I just want to have time by myself to do the things there has been no time for since my son was born. As he gets older, he requires more attention so getting your toes done it almost impossible. Here’s a cheer for Moms everywhere, Whoo Hoo!