Just for Today

Last week an article that I wrote called

Light My Fire

was posted over at Studio Mothers.

And the response seemed to be

in general, that we, as mothers,

struggle to value ourselves

enough to take the time to re-charge.

And so I thought, maybe what we all need

is a permission slip.

We need someone to tell us that it is ok.

That the world will not fall apart

if for one day of the week

we stop.

We just stop.

Stop doing anything but the essentials,

and take the time to do

what truly makes us happy.

Read a book.

Go for a walk.

Watch a movie.

Nap.

Play with paints.

Stop being a grown-up and just

play with our kids.

So here it is.

Your permission slip.

Print it out,

post it on the fridge,

and tell everyone that

JUST FOR TODAY

you are off duty

for all but essential services.

No car pooling.

No bill paying.

No playdate arranging.

No chores that can be done tomorrow

(the laundry isn't going anywhere).

And if you need more inspiration,

listen to yesterday's post

of Paul Clifford

singing his beautiful original song

SLOW DOWN.

Try it.

And let me know how it goes :)