How do you take 5 minutes for yourself?

Mom, Take 5!

It's not easy being a mom. So often we spend time giving to our husbands, children, friends, work, and others that we forget we need to give to ourselves as well. When I was a young mom I often felt guilty taking time for myself (unless it was to read a book!), but as my children grew and I grew along with them, I realized how ridiculous that was.

Mind you, my main reason I felt guilty was because I thought Supermoms like me should never need to take a break. Believe me, it didn't take too many years before I changed my mind about that. Nowadays my favorite escape is still reading a good book, but since we live near fields and woods taking a walk, those are also fine by me.

What do you do to take a break?