10 Minutes in Paradise

The day started out like any other weekday. Dad & Sister left for work and school. Sticks and I were left to tackle the day at home. It seemed like a normal day, although quickly it became the clingy day. Moms know what I am talking about here. Nothing makes them happy all day, they whine and whine until you just don't think you can take anymore. The day when no one but Mommy will do and they must be held all day long, as they still continue to whine. All this would be fine, if I had nothing else to do that day (haha Mommy humor). I received an urgent work project that had 2 days to complete as well as dinner to make, house to clean and unending mound of laundry to do. After hours and hours of whining, in between naps, I was done. In the middle of making dinner I realized that I didn't have all the necessary ingredients, plus I had to be at a friend's house to pick something up and Daddy wasn't home yet. I left Sticks with Sister and ran over to my friend's house a few blocks away. I got to friend's house and she wasn't there yet. So, I turned off the car and sat there for about 10 minutes in absolute quiet. No one was talking to me, no one wanted to be held, I wasn't thinking about all the things I needed to do or haven't done. I just sat there and played Suduko on my phone. I realized shortly after my 10 minutes in Paradise, that it was the first time in a LONG time that I had been all alone and could just relax. Nap times are great, but they are usually a mad dash to get everything done that needs to be done. I realized that I need to schedule some Mommy alone time. Daddy needs to take Sticks and play while I sit and do nothing. Maybe I could grab a cup of coffee and drink it leisurely unencumbered by the fear of burning the baby. Maybe I could read a book just for fun, one that isn't a baby book or an educational book. Maybe I could learn a new skill, like painting or speaking a foreign language. Ok, maybe the last ones are a little too large to tackle in 10 minutes, still I am looking forward to my 10 minutes in Paradise...