Last evening, I indulged in a luxuriously hot bath, accompanied by a captivating new novel and a glass of wine. I treated myself to a mud mask, allowing myself a fleeting six minutes of solitude before the unmistakable cry of my child echoed from the other side of the house. Despite my husband being present, my children appear to operate under the illusion that I possess an endless supply of answers, akin to a magic eight ball.
“Yes, you can leap from the couch onto the dog.”
“Yes, you can devour all the ice cream.”
“Yes, you can binge-watch television until your eyes are practically bulging.”
I feel no guilt whatsoever when, at least twenty times a day, I eagerly anticipate the moment my little ones are peacefully asleep—in their rooms, upstairs, and away from me. Why? Once they are soundly resting, I have a brief opportunity to relish my own version of relaxation before I dive into the inevitable cleaning and preparation for another day of prioritizing their needs over my own.
Just as the adage goes, “this too shall pass,” I intend to fully embrace my guilty pleasures of motherhood:
- Enjoying a glass of wine (obviously).
- Savoring cake (absolutely).
- Ignoring all cleaning duties for at least an hour.
- Binge-watching mindless television.
- Scrolling through Facebook, Twitter, or my favorite 53 mom blogs.
- Applying a mud mask.
- Gazing into the fridge for a few minutes.
- Experiencing the luxury of peeing alone.
- Going back for seconds at dinner.
- Researching topics like “Vasectomy,” “summer art projects for toddlers,” or “Is it too late for law school?”
- Painting my toenails in bold colors like Hunter Orange or Tiffany Blue.
- Discarding my bra (and pants).
- Calling a friend for a chat.
- Writing for enjoyment.
- Indulging in a spoonful of peanut butter topped with chocolate chips.
- Taking a long, relaxing bath.
- Letting my hair down without fear of little hands tugging at it.
- Swearing like a sailor.
- Venting to my husband about the amusing antics of our children.
- Reading gossip magazines.
- Pinning various diet fads, recipes, craft ideas, and mom humor on Pinterest.
- Shopping on Amazon.
- Removing batteries from noisy toys.
- Vowing to go to bed before the 11 PM news.
- When that fails, giving myself a midnight pep talk for the following day.
- Briefly contemplating a vegan lifestyle, yoga, or volunteer work.
- Searching online for ways to pursue this newfound interest in vegan yoga volunteerism.
- Getting sidetracked by fashionable stretchy pants that conceal muffin tops.
- Enjoying just one more spoonful of peanut butter (or ice cream).
- Ultimately, heading to bed.
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In summary, embracing guilty pleasures is crucial for maintaining one’s sanity amidst the chaos of motherhood. These moments of indulgence, whether through a glass of wine or a quiet bath, allow mothers to recharge and prepare for the demands of parenting.