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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)

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  • Use this getaway as a chance for your husband to run the household his way for a change. As long as he has the principles of basic safety covered, let the rest go. If the kids leave the house with their shirts on inside out it really doesn't matter. There is a fine line between leaving the house in decent order so that your partner doesn't run out of food and essentials on your first day away, and running around like a madwoman for a whole week cleaning the house and cooking so that he doesn't have to. Find your comfort level in this arena and remember that it's healthy for your family to carry the household load on their own from time to time. This is a chance to make the invisible work you do become visible. When your family does the work by themselves they'll better appreciate how well you keep things running on a daily basis. Believe me, I've been there myself!

If you feel guilty about getting away, remember that being rested will recharge your parenting reserves as well. Time away renews perspective. I am so excited to see my daughter and husband when I get home. I love the initial rush of freedom that comes with getting away, and having someone else cook and make the beds for a change, but I also love coming back to my own home and reconnecting with my family.


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