Even with both parents working, you can make time for yourself. Our couple's rules. ~Because I want to cherish my family, I cherish my own time~

Today, I'd like to take it a bit easy and write about “me time.” I'll also introduce our family's rules ☺️
I'm sure there are many other families doing the same thing 💡

Pudding-chan's health has finally stabilized, and she was able to participate in her school play the other day without any issues~ 👏✨
We managed to avoid hospitalization 🙌

These past two weeks, I've spent a lot of time with the kids.
The happiness of being together, the anxiety of wondering what would happen if she had to be hospitalized, and the frustration and exhaustion when things didn't go as planned.

What I felt during this period was a renewed realization of the importance of me time.
That is the reason why I chose “me time” as the theme for this article.

When you work full-time, between household chores and the kids...
the day just flies by.

I used to think that having time for myself was just a pipe dream.

But now, I don't think that at all.
Because I've realized that
even with both parents working, you can “make” time for yourself.

☕️ Our family's “Me Time Rules”

In our house, we have a rule where Sunday morning is Mom's me time, and the afternoon is Dad's me time.

In the morning, I go to a cafe to read a book, or go to a chiropractor or massage to take care of my body.
During that time, Dad takes the kids to the park or goes exploring around the neighborhood on their bikes 🚲.
In the afternoon, it's my husband's turn.
Once I've finished preparing dinner, I play cards or games with the kids.

Of course, we also make time for the family 👍
You can see our family's morning routine in this article ☘️⬇️

At first, I felt a bit of guilt.
Leaving the kids with my husband and wondering, “Is it okay for me to be the only one resting?”

But, after spending time alone, I find that I can
surprisinglyface my family with a gentle heart.

"Ah, this time is“time to center myself”." Ever since I started thinking that way,
I have gradually been able to enjoy my alone time with confidence.

🌅The “quiet reward” that a moment in the early morning gives me

On weekdays, I try touse 30 minutes to an hour in the morning for myself.

A quiet time when the family is still asleep.
While brewing coffee in the kitchen,
I look back on yesterday and organize today's plans.

When I take a deep breath while breathing in the outside air,
I feel the restlessness in my heart slowly melting away.

"Okay, I'm good for today too."
It is a time that gives me that small sense of certainty.

🍻A night where I take a little break from being “Mom”

Actually, yesterday, I went out for drinks with my mom friends from daycare~✨
How many years has it been!?

I asked my husband and grandparents to look after the kids,
and I laughed, talked, and refreshed myself to my heart's content.

Time where I can be “myself, not a mom”is, I felt, more important than I thought.

A time where we can laugh together, saying “Let's do our best again tomorrow,” while each of us carries our own various struggles and thoughts.
I think moments like that are what truly support us.

🌿“Alone time” is not selfish

Having time for yourself
is never selfish, nor is it running away.

It is “sowing seeds” for a mom tofill her heart.

Just by having a little bit of space within yourself,
the words you direct toward your family become kinder.
The number of smiles will increase.

That is why, today too, I want to say this to myself.

🌸Conclusion

I think there are days when you feel, “I don’t have time for that.”
But even just five minutes is fine.
Time to drink tea slowly, a deep breath at night, the silence of the morning.

Those are also wonderful forms of “me time.”

Even in the midst of busy days,
I want to cherish the time
to be a little kind to myself.🍀

🍀After this, I would like to go and read many of your articles.☺️
Because that is also my precious me time.👍🩷