Sometimes, Christian Mom’s Just Need A Break!

Can we be real for a moment? Sometimes Momma’s just need a break! And guess what, it’s okay to admit that you do need one.

Today was just one of those days. If you’re a stay at home mom then you know that some days are absolutely blissful and some days are less than pleasing. While you’re in the midst of creating a peaceful home and raising Godly children, things just happen and it’s overwhelming.

Let me give you a little example of my day.

My little guy and I decided to play outside for a bit and enjoy some fresh crisp air and sunshine. I needed to run into the house for a minute to do something and was planning on going right back outside. I got caught up and all of a sudden this little toot comes running in saying “Momma, come here I show you something”.

So we rush out the door hand in hand and he proceeds to show me something about our dog and something to do with poop. Yeah, I said it.

So I’m like okay, I wasn’t quite sure what the deal was so I go on about my business. It’s time for a quick nap and we go inside to warm up. I pick him up to hug him because he’s so irresistible and I love his hugs. All of a sudden, I feel something wet and thick on his legs and I’m like “What is that??”. It’s poop!

So I asked him if he accidentally sat in the dog’s poop and he just mumbles a reply while I clean it off his pants leg and shoe. I strip him of the offending shoes and pants and then we head to the bathroom to prepare for nap time.

I realized that I still smell the unpleasant odor and I take his shirt off thinking he somehow had gotten something on it. Then I see poop on the outside of his underwear. By now I’m not sure what to think. I pull the undies off and there’s poop inside his undies! It wasn’t a lot but it was definitely more than a “skid mark”. I quickly begin questioning my potty-trained son why there’s poop in his underwear. His answer… “I pooped outside”.

You did what?? What in the world is going on? There’s poop everywhere and all of a sudden my son tells me that he pooped outside. He said “Yep, Bella (the dog) poop outside. I poop outside.” And with that, he proudly grins.

So yeah, I’m talking about those days when we need a break. I posted this meme on Facebook of 3 things I needed at that moment:

And I got a huge response. This let me know that I am not alone in feeling like this. I am not the only mom around who feels like she needs a small break to take a breath and regain her strength.

And just because we’re Christian women does not mean that we don’t get tired in our mission of creating a Godly home. Hey girlfriend, it’s okay to admit that you just need a minute or two alone to regroup. It’s okay to ask for help while you get out and about and grab a coffee by yourself and say a prayer for peace while you’re driving. We are Mom’s and we are human. God does not expect you to hold the full burden alone.

Here are a few ways to regroup:

• Go to a coffee shop and slowly sip coffee for 30 minutes.
• Go to a park and read a book.
• Call a friend and chat/get things off your chest.
• Go for a quick walk/run.
• Anything that changes the atmosphere of being at home surrounded by little mini-me’s.

And who is going to watch the kiddos while you do this? Recruit your family or friends. Get Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt, Uncle, Dad, Best Friend, a Babysitter, or anyone you feel comfortable with to watch your kiddos for about 30 minutes to an hour and get some alone time.

You deserve it and you will be a better Christian mom for distancing yourself for a little bit.

I love to start my mornings with a cup of coffee, my Bible and my journal and I spend time talking with God. This is my most favorite time of the day because I know that when the day gets going good, I’m going to need His guidance. No matter what kind of day it happens to be.