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Wednesday, May 10, 2006
OK, Mom: Your turn for timeout
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I used to chuckle when I heard mothers say that the only way to get time by themselves was to go to the bathroom. I now have a much better understanding of what they meant and a renewed appreciation of what they do every day.
My partner and I recently took care of our 9-month-old nephew, Dylan, overnight so my brother and sister-in-law could celebrate her birthday. Dylan is “yummy,” as one of my co-workers says. He’s super cute, with a great personality, big blue eyes and a lower lip that rips your heart out when it slowly curls under as he’s about to cry. We, of course, think he’s special, and he is. But he’s like every other baby in that he has high expectations of those who care for him. We’re supposed to know when he’s hungry, tired, happy, sad, teething, sick, in the mood to play, and anything in between.
Fortunately for me, figuring that out often falls on my sister-in-law. I’m sure many of you moms can relate. There are people in your lives who pitch in to help take care of the children, but day in and day out, you are the one responsible for making sure all their needs are met. It’s a rewarding but tiring and often thankless job.
Our story on the family tab this week shows mothers-to-be how to stay healthy during pregnancy. They soon will experience the joys and challenges of parenting. Mother’s Day is your time. Make sure you find a way to pamper yourself. And that doesn’t mean escaping to the bathroom for a couple of minutes. We’ll find you there.
Take at least a few hours to go for a walk, get a manicure — whatever relaxes you — and enjoy. You deserve it.
What do you plan on doing for Mother’s Day?
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