May is a month of celebrations! It’s the end of another school year, which is certainly worth celebrating. We are attending graduation parties and ceremonies for our seniors. And we are celebrating Moms on May 12, Mother’s Day!
It could be said that I already had my Mother’s Day celebration in April. Yes, I decided I needed some time away from, well, everything! So I took off to the beach by myself for three days. I titled this little getaway my “Mom-cation,” which I think may end up being a tradition for me.
Knowing I might feel a little lonely at times, I made sure to schedule things to do with the purpose of self-care in mind. I got a day pass at a local gym and worked out twice in a new environment. I went to a local state park and hiked the beach trail through the dunes. I splurged and got a massage and pedicure at a nearby spa. Besides that, I took walks on the beach, ordered whatever food I wanted for dinner, and watched Netflix until I was ready to go to bed. Sounds pretty good, right? It was!
We moms give so much each day to care for our children and families. Even when we aren’t busy actively doing something for them, we are almost always actively thinking (or worrying) about them. Taking some time for ourselves isn’t selfish; it helps us care for them better in the long run because we feel refreshed and renewed.
If a beach trip isn’t in the cards for you, Sarah Yale offers several practical ways to incorporate time for yourself into your daily routine in her article, Self-Care for Busy Moms. But, I would encourage you to consider a “Mom-cation” in the future, even if it’s just one night away. You deserve it!
Happy Mother’s Day, and Congratulations, Graduates! You’ve made your moms and dads very proud. Best of luck as you enter the next chapter of your lives!
