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olivia's avatar

You have articulated the half formed observations I've made about the "I need a break" mindset. I have been in the painful transition you describe, relinquishing the maiden mindset in favor of the matriarch, and it's hard work. I've stumbled into the same realization about discipline: I loathe getting out of bed in the morning, and since committing to waking before my children and going on a walk with my neighbor, my life has gotten measurably better - other good habits and routines have organically followed.

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Lucy Morton's avatar

Welcomed advice! Thank you Emily. Here in the Balearic Islands of Spain we have a lot of sunshine during the summer. We have our biggest meal for lunch, then take an afternoon siesta/quiet time. This is my time to lay down with the baby while my toddler listens to an audio book. We spend the afternoons outside and this helps them settle down for the night around 8pm.

I love an evening shower too - to take the day off!

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