Take a moment to read this article from the Chicago Tribune the other day about how moms can get to the point
where they feel they are the only ones that can care for their
children, and have a hard time breaking away. I'm totally guilty of
this one. Whenever I've gone somewhere, and I knew my daughters were
not going to be sleeping, I feel guilty. Guilty for leaving them.
It took a long time, (sometimes I still do it) to get to a point
where I feel somewhat comfortable with leaving them with my parents
for a few hours, or with my husband as I run to the store, or with a
trusted babysitter. Even though I know they are safe, I still felt
guilty. I'd call and check in just to hear their voices to put my
mind at ease. After reading this article, I will make it a point to
remind myself that I leave my girls in safe hands. To remind myself
that it is okay for them to be looked after by someone else once in a
while, in fact, it is good for them.
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