No surprise being a mom of six it can get overwhelming especially with the pandemic going on. I found myself getting overwhelmed and much more irritable being at home with the children and not having a break. If only I had job out of my house that I could just escape even for just a few hours. I found myself not liking who I was becoming and I knew I needed to change that but I wasn’t sure how. That’s when it hit me; I had not done a single thing to just take care of me. My life revolves around my children and rightfully so, but I learned that if I do not take care of myself both physically and mentally then I am not able to take care of them the way the deserved. That is when I decided enough was enough every Sunday morning was now going to be my time. I told my husband the kids were all his for a few hours because I needed a break. I really enjoy the outdoors I find that there is just something about being outside that just relaxes you and helps you reset. I spoke to my aunt who was also just trying to better herself and we agreed that Sunday mornings will be hiking mornings. We Looked up the best trails in Southern California and we just started checking them off. Remembering to take some time for yourself is not just nice but it is needed. So many moms fall into the mom guilt and feel bad for wanting to do something for themselves but you have to remember no matter if it’s just drinking a cup of coffee alone while watching the sunrise, having lunch with a friend, or taking a hike without any little ones it is ok. Not only will you feel better but your children will also sense the lighter more relaxed mom in you. Attached are some awesome hiking trails that we have explored.
Roxy and her half dozen 