First let me say I really enjoyed reading your post and your style of writing, it was well put together.

I am a stay home homeschooling mom of five and have learned if I don’t take time to nourish myself, self reflect and miss my kids then no one is happy. 😆 If I’m miserable and overworked mentally and physically, doing my job is not enjoyable and my family will be miserable right along with me because it shows in my attitude and actions.

Trust me I’ve been here, I’ve felt that guilt of sitting on my butt thinking I should be up working, on Steemit when one of my kids gets hurt or even locked in my room sipping on some coffee when they are knocking to get in. What I do is analyze and say

Okay I’ve done housework, spent time with my husband and kids and everyone has been fed. It’s okay if I take some time doing what I like to do to relax and refresh. There will always be work to do and sometimes it just needs to wait.

Although we feel guilty we shouldn’t. We definitely can’t control everything and it is meant for our kids to learn some things on their own. I’m so sorry your son was hurt in the midst of you being in your own space but it’s not your fault. It’s not a crime for mommy to have some down time to regather herself. It’s a MUST if we moms are going to give the best of ourselves. You hit it right here...

But I know I am a better me when I take time to nourish me.

and here...

I have to be the best me FOR THEM.

Well said! We just have to do our best to balance our time...that is our me time and family time. You’re doing great mama and I know your family adores you, thanks for this post. Keep taking that time out that you need ~ 😊