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Mom's Weekend Pass to Unwind
Two Nights Away to Recharge Your Batteries
By Amy Tiemann, author of Mojo Mom: Nurturing Your Self While Raising a Family (Spark, 2006)
Let's be honest, whether you are at home with the kids or employed while mothering, the daily demands of family life take their toll on our minds and bodies. All moms need a break from time to time – it makes me think of the mythical country song "How Can I Miss You if You Never Go Away?" When we take a break from our family responsibilities, we gain the perspective that distance brings as well a very important opportunity to recharge our batteries. This is not selfishness, it is self-preservation.
My personal guideline is that every mother deserves to go away at least twice a year for a long weekend of personal renewal, in addition to any work travel or family trips she takes. This doesn't have to be an expensive getaway. It can mean staying at a retreat center, booking a value-priced spa package or renting a mountain cabin or beach cottage in the off-season with friends.
My own moms' group has done this several years for a reasonable cost. We always have a blast and strengthen our friendships in a way that can only be done by spending an extended amount of time together. When I look back on what is special about those weekends, it's not a fancy setting that matters. Sometimes the conversations during the car ride up and back are the most fun. So is the chance to hang out in our pajamas and talk over coffee until noon.
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