This past Saturday was the first time in 6months that my husband and I were able to get some time alone. We both have no family in NYC but thank goodness for our great friends.
I've been learning to master motherhood on my own or through phone, text, Facetime with my mom and sisters. And I love spending every free minute of my time learning with my baby. However, I have to continually remind myself to balance my life - Yin and Yang! - before I completely deplete my Qi, juggling school and work and mothering. Sometimes I forget to brush my teeth and don't have time to eat or shower! So I quickly got over my guilty feelings of leaving her when I'm fully available to care for her myself and welcomed our first offer from a good friend to watch our little one. In a quick 4hours, my husband and I were able to treat ourselves to a relaxing massage then went to a nice lunch. The result - a much rested and rejuvenated mom, recharged and ready to take on 5 more months of what's in ahead in my motherhood adventure! Not to mention the much needed rekindling QT of love and fun with the hubby. In addition, a fresh new energy and learning environment was good for my daughter. We picked up a happy baby who fell asleep so soundly when we got home. Ok, my good buddies and pals, who's next in line for babysitting duty?! ;)
*It is very important to take care of yourself so you can take good care of your little one. The airplane emergency procedure comes to mind -- put the oxygen mask on yourself before you assist your children. I use to think, "What heartless jackasses came up with this idea?" but now I fully get it. May be my heart and instinct still doesn't agree but I get it.
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