Me, myself and I
Everyone keeps telling me I need to focus on myself. Their unprompted opinions weigh heavy on my mind and I question if I seem that different from who they think I should be. These comments always come when I am doing something for one of my kids, their eyes watching and their opinions forming. They are getting older, they don't need you as much, you need to take time for yourself. I too easily get caught up in this mindset as I think yes me, me, me and I want, I want I want. Then I slip back into the ease of waiting to fill my days with their needs. I find comfort in my routine and I am okay with my whole identity being "mom". In my 20's when people would ask me if I wanted kids I would pause and think maybe but not now as now is all about me and I like me. Now I think back and feel content that I put myself first, I had me and now I have them. I don't want to be first anymore, I like being needed, I like being a helper. I'll continue to wear my hair up in a