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I needed this Mother’s Day in ways that I cannot even convey to you. Just Saturday, I was a broken down mother — exhausted from the grind, full of self-doubt and self-pity. But late Saturday evening, I purchased a pass to Balance + Brews at Royal Docks in Canton.
Balance + Brews is a group of local yoga teachers that do pop up classes in craft breweries throughout Northeast Ohio. I’ve been meaning to show up for a class for years, but there was always a reason I couldn’t make it. In fact, this time I almost self-sabotaged — I almost decided not to go because I was afraid of going alone. But I bought the ticket anyway. I committed.
And then to have a meal completely alone? It just sealed the deal for me.
So to all of the mama’s out there who are struggling to find their new identity, I see you. If you can, go ahead and take a drive, blast that music, and remember who you are.
And Happy (Belated) Mother’s Day.
Glad you took time for yourself! I love to blast my radio and just drive sometimes! 🙂 My husband and I are originally from Akron and took in Royal Docks last time we were home! Nice!!!
I LOVE going out to eat alone. So glad you took some time for yourself.
Yoga in a brewery sounds like an absolute blast. So glad you got away and were able to enjoy some time to yourself. I’m not a mother, but I’m a full-time, live-in caregiver and it takes so much out of me. I’ve got to take your advice and find some time for me again.
This is great. Sometimes you just need a step back to refocus.
The day to day grind can be the hardest for anyone, much less mothers. It’s nice to get a day to stop thinking for once.
It’s so important to take time for ourselves. Life can pull us in so many different directions and sometimes just having a meal alone can bring us the joy we need.
I love having some quiet time to myself. I used to go to movies alone all the time and it was the best. I got to see what I wanted to when I wanted to, without commentary.
This is a perfect way to spend the day. & I plan on doing this soon. Self care & time alone is always a great idea.
Yes mama, we all need those times to ourselves, and I’m so glad you had some time for you!! So important.
I think that it is great that you took some time to yourself. This is needed every so often. I also love to blast my radio and sing out loud!! You deserved this me time.
You did the best thing 🙂 That’s what everyone is supposed to do but they may not do it all the time . Take out time and do the thing you like to do 😀
I recently attended a bloggers event at a winery and I remember while driving back home I thought “Wow! I didn’t even know that I needed this!” Sometimes we as moms take care of everything and everyone but ourselves. Glad to hear you had a good time!
Such a fun moment! It gets harder and harder to find time for ourselves, the more babies we have! Kuddos to you for making the time!!