Prioritize Yourself!

For nearly 12 years, I have focused the majority of my time and energy on my kids.

Sure, Dan and I will go on dinner dates from time to time, but unless a grandparent is visiting, we’re always home in time for bed…

Until August 30th.

As ridiculous as this sounds, that particular Saturday felt magical to me.

Heading downtown Chicago with friends…

Late at night…

To spend the evening letting loose and seeing The Lumineers.

Truly euphoric feels.

Music is my love language.

Since a young age, it has touched my heart and soul.

To be so fully immersed for the first time in years reminded me of who I am – mom aside.

So I’m curious…

When’s the last time you did something solely for you?

Something that allowed a magical wave of calm and joy to wash over you?

When’s the last time you prioritized your significant other? Went away with friends? Or did something without your kids?

Being a mom is such a beautiful privilege….

I love my kids deeply…

And…

In order to fill them with love and light, I have to be full of it myself.

My Friends, this concert fueled me up.

If you’ve been feeling down, bored, lonely, or just plain blah…

Think up what once brought you immense joy, and plan for that!

Put it on the calendar.

We plan for so much as parents, but we often forget to plan for ourselves.

It may be hard to imagine now…

But one day…

Our kids will be out and on their own.

And we’ll have to figure out life without them.

Start now!

Get curious, uncover your passions and desires, and prepare for your future!

We do it for our kids…

And we’d be wise to also do it for ourselves.

Believing in us, always.