This week’s challenge: Take Care of You

I have had a recent realization of how poorly I take care of myself.  I make my boys eat healthy (most of the time), take their vitamins, get plenty of sleep, etc. yet I don’t do these things for myself.  Other than dinner where we try to sit down as a family, I rarely eat healthy.  I tend grab whatever’s in the pantry just to hold me over. 

Sleep is a big issue for me.  I enjoy my alone time in the evenings and most nights end up staying up way too late.  It’s so easy for us moms to concentrate on taking care of everyone else that we often just do what’s needed to survive, but we need to take care of us.  Not only do we need to do it for ourselves, but for our families.  Many days, I don’t have the energy to give my kids what they need or want.  So, I’m making some changes around here and I encourage you to think of something you can do this week as well.  I’d love to hear how you take care of you or what steps you are going to take to do so.  Have a great and healthy week! I’m going to be trying some healthy recipes and will share some with you later this week.