An Uncomplicated Life Blog: When You Just Need A Break

Thursday, April 20, 2017

When You Just Need A Break

Parents regularly need breaks they can't get. Here's how to sneak in a little you time!


This post is sponsored by Cafe Breaks. All opinions are my own.

I can't tell you how many times I just needed a few moments to myself. Maybe the kids were fighting over the same toy for a bit too long and had me playing referee for an hour too many; maybe my husband was on night three of his business trip and I was desperate to go to the bathroom alone for once; or maybe we were having a great day and I was just worn out from playing nonstop. The thing about being a mom is you don't get to run your own schedule. You get up when your kids are up and you come running when you're needed. But sometimes, you just need a little break!


Now that Otto is a little bit older, I feel comfortable leaving him in one room while I go to another. He usually follows me immediately (remember back in the first paragraph about how I often wish I could go to the bathroom alone? Yeah, that's a real thing. A thing that never happens... Oh, to be alone in the bathroom for once! But I digress...) Like I said, he usually follows me, as does Henry, but every so often they're so engrossed in whatever they're doing that I can catch a moment to myself. Those are always great moments for a breather.

But sometimes, I need a breather when nobody is giving me any space! Moms, I know you all know what I'm talking about. Heck, even if you're not a mom but have a clingy and/or particularly needy dog, you know what I'm talking about. What I do in those moments is escape to my closet. Nope, not even kidding a little bit. It's a large walk in, and wouldn't you know, there's a lock on the inside. Why there's a lock on the inside I'll never know, but I thank the person who put it there! Because I can go and sit amongst my clothes for a few seconds of peace.



If I'm feeling particularly fancy/desperate, I acknowledge that it's time not only for a quick breather, but a fast treat, too. Treat yo'self, right? I don't have much of a sweet tooth, but I've always loved a little chocolate (it's built into the female chromosomes, I swear) and anything with caramel. Cafe Breaks is the perfect fast break treat. It's small enough to consume in a short amount of time (hey, this referee has to get back to her job before all hell breaks loose!) and just the right amount of sweet for a quick treat.

Wanna treat yo self? Check out this awesome sweepstakes!

Smiling in glee because I'm eating pudding by myself in my closet? Oh heck yes.
Being a mom is tough work. It's relentless. And sometimes, you just need a little break! A breather. Some fresh air. Some you time. Whether you lock yourself in a closet like me (there's absolutely no shame in it, I promise you!), you go for a quick walk or you treat yourself to a little something sweet, remember to take time out for yourself. 

11 comments:

  1. I can't totally see you doing that. Heck, I do that with Teddy! 😂
    Those cafe breaks look AMAZING.

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  2. Like what is their obsession with following us into the bathroom?! Mama breaks are so needed sometimes. These look really good!

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  3. Being a mom is hard work and we don't always get our pat on the back or our 15 minute break and lunch hour. Sneak those moments in whenever you can.

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  4. definitely not the same as kids lol but i rarely go to the bathroom alone, my cats will not stand for it! those cafe breaks look delicious.

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  5. These look so good! I get it... my mom was clinging onto me for like 3 weeks ; )

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  6. I seriously hide in the closet sometimes to get a little break. I would love these, they look so good and have some of my favorite flavors!

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  7. I was literally just watching an ellentube episode where the mom locks herself in the pantry to eat a twizzler and this made me think of you! keep up the great work and that's right, we all deserve some self care :)

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  8. This looks seriously delicious and I can't even get over you eating that, hiding in your closet. PS- you're super pretty.

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  9. Yes, a break, yes! I find myself saying that often but don't treat my self.... these look delish!

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  10. I am so jealous of your closet! We need to totally redo our's! And so many times, I just need a break from the kids! I feel bad about it; but, I need it to be a better mom!

    xo
    Annie

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