Let's be honest: vacations are not the same after becoming a mother. Sure, Going on a trip with your children is also wonderful and is a great opportunity to return the world through their eyes. But they tend to be the time we least rest, even if it is the goal of most of those trips during the holiday period.
That's why today I want to talk to you about Holidays without children: the reasons why you should take some and why doing so is a good thing for everyone.
Holidays without my children?
Yes, vacation without your children. If it's the first time you hear something like that, you might think it's crazy, irresponsible or even selfish. I remember that when my daughter was a baby, it was impossible for me to think about the possibility of leaving the city and not taking it with me. How could I do something like that?
I suppose that those thoughts of a first-time mother are part of that guilt that is born when you become a mother and that by custom or social imposition we carry in our mind. I mean that guilt that appears to you if you think of yourself first and you are not the typical selfless mother.
In Babies and more, why shouldn't we feel guilty of wanting time alone for ourselves?Fortunately, those times have been left behind and now the talking about health and self-care when you are a mother is something a little more common, although we still have to take away that feeling of guilt, which sometimes appears more by other people's judgments than by self-remorse.
And you have to understand something: mom also matters. Becoming a mother does not annul the woman you are. It transforms it, yes, but that does not mean that you lose your identity or abandon yourself completely. It's normal for you to become a new woman, but it's important that you don't forget about yourself.
Why you should take a vacation alone being a mother
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If you have read other articles of mine in Babies and more, you will have noticed that I really like to talk about the emotional and physical health of mothers. From self-esteem, mental health and body care to leisure time, It is important to remember that we are also a priority, something we sometimes overlook.
Something we should always try is to have time for ourselves. To take care of ourselves, love us, pamper ourselves and do things that make us happy. A mom who feels good is a better mom. That is reflected in the treatment of our children, our family and ourselves.
In Babies and moreWhat mothers really want on vacationBut in addition to those little things you can do to have time for yourself, too you can take a vacation to relax and disconnect for a few days. Whether you do it alone, as a couple or accompanied by friends, going on vacation without your children will be something that benefits everyone.
And no, this does not make you a bad mother. You are a human being like any other and from time to time we all have a little rest. The first time I traveled alone without my daughter she was about to turn three years old. I was out of town for three days to attend an event with other blogging moms, and although at first I felt a little guilty, I focused on enjoying the trip so that it was worth the time away from it.
Naturally, when I returned I felt happy, full of energy, rested and eager to see her again. Going out of the routine, seeing a different place and living with other people in a different environment, It helps you not only to clear your mind, but to value even more what you have at home.
Of course, it is not about leaving everything and going to travel the world, but a small trip that is only for us is certainly something we can give ourselves. So if you have the opportunity and have someone you trust who can take care of your children, Take advantage and take a little vacation mom, you deserve them.
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