Good mawning!
A thought glinted past my mind as I made sure that myself and my hubby had dinner last night.
And we had a busy day of cleaning as well.
But... as a mom who s #raisingmen and helping them to hold value...not only for how they show up and contribute to society...but how they show up and contribute to nurturing their value and self-care. And that includes making a meal for themselves OVER playing computer games with friends.
Sometimes..."we" have a tendency to put the work, the activities, the social commitments, the expectations, the busyness of life before our own well-being and needs. We'll put off eating or eating well, personal care, movement or working out, even our own joy in order to look like we aren't "neglecting" the expectations others hold to or for or even OVER us, so we appear to be meeting what they expect our life to look like.
But in truth, we are neglecting our own lives when we don't look to meet even our basic, non-sexy needs so others can "feel" better about how they are showing up or not in their lives.
So ... did I look like a "lazy", selfish, "neglectful" mom? Probably. Depending on who was watching and judging. I don't know and I don't NEED to know. My hubby and I sat down to a meal together in a cleaner home...
And after, I stood with my son as he cooked, checking where his head and heart were. Because he is passionate about food. So if he doesn't want to eat or cook, something is up. And while I AM being a good mom #raisingmen, that's all I care to be focusing on. My men living and loving their lives more fully. 


