Moments of Mommy Freedom - get them when you can

Needless to say its difficult to catch a moment of silence with 3 kids. Our naps aren't always in unison, our school and activity schedules aren't either. So I take my "secret deep breath" moments when I can... Ssshhhh - don't tell my kids!

1. Mommy moment - Getting buckled in. So once the kids are all strapped into their car seats, whether we are in the garage or in a parking lot, I stand outside the car - in the silence - and take a deep breath, or 2, or 3!!

Sometimes I will get everyone in and then lock the car and return the cart to the wind stalls. I take my time, I walk slow, I take many deep breaths and enjoy the silence. Believe it or not these mini-moments help me keep my sanity.

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2. Moments while grocery shopping!
When baby girl is strapped into her seat, the 4 year olds in the cart (busy with a cracker or a toy) and I have the older one fetch some items as we go thru the store together. He gets me 5 beautiful red apples, grab that juice, etc. Everyone's actually doing their own thing and I get a little sanity. Their all quiet and busy, as long as our shopping trips short!

"The days are long, the years are short" Enjoy every Moment (of Silence).