First published November 10th, 2008.
I am sitting in my living room curled up with a blanket and a latte contemplating the laundry the needs to be folded and beds that need to be made. I am feeling guilty but also hear the words of Oprah, Real Simple Magazine and other pop media targeted at my demographic reminding moms that “taking care of themselves” is important.
Yes, it is true that I have a cold,true that my daughter will need to be picked up from school in 70 minutes, true that I will drive my children around today, true that I will help with homework and true that I will make a reasonably healthy dinner that my family will sit down to together. Knowing this should help me enjoy the quiet while I have it but I am burdened with guilt. Shouldn’t I be doing more?
I guess it is time to rise from the couch and watch some TiVO’d Oprah while I fold laundry.