Last night, I filled my tub with water so hot it could probably boil an egg, poured myself a generous glass of wine, and grabbed a new novel. With a luscious mud mask smeared on my face, I managed to steal six glorious minutes of “Me Time”—and then, of course, a child let out a wail from the other end of the house.
Despite my husband being home, my kids seem to think I’m some sort of cosmic oracle, ready to fulfill their every whim if they just shake my nerves enough.
“Sure, you can leap off the couch and tackle the dog.”
“Absolutely, you can devour all the ice cream in the freezer.”
“Of course, binge-watch TV until your eyes resemble bloodshot marbles.”
Not even a smidgen of guilt washes over me when I daydream about the moment my little gremlins are tucked into bed. Why? Because that’s when I get a precious sliver of time to unwind before diving headfirst into the chaos of preparing for the next day’s adventures.
Just like the ever-reliable saying, “this too shall pass,” I choose to embrace these delightful mom moments. Here are my top guilty pleasures:
- Sipping wine (obviously!)
- Indulging in cake (double obviously!)
- Ignoring household chores for at least an hour.
- Watching the most ridiculous TV shows imaginable.
- Scrolling through Facebook, Twitter, or my 53 favorite mom blogs.
- Pampering myself with a mud mask.
- Opening the fridge and contemplating life for a few minutes.
- Enjoying a solo bathroom break.
- Sneaking seconds of dinner.
- Googling random thoughts like “Vasectomy” or “Is it too late to go to Law School?”
- Painting my toenails a bright, eye-catching color.
- Ditching my bra (and pants!).
- Chatting with a friend.
- Writing down my thoughts.
- Treating myself to a spoonful of peanut butter with a sprinkle of chocolate chips.
- Taking a blissful bath.
- Letting my hair flow freely (no babies tugging on it!).
- Cursing like a pirate.
- Venting to my partner about our children’s antics.
- Flipping through sensational magazines.
- Pinning diet tips, recipes, and mom humor on Pinterest.
- Scouring Amazon for anything I might need.
- Silently removing batteries from noisy toys.
- Vowing to hit the hay before the late-night news.
- When that falls through, giving myself a midnight pep talk for the next day.
- Briefly considering veganism, yoga, or volunteering.
- Conducting online research on my newfound interests.
- Getting sidetracked by stylish stretchy pants that disguise muffin tops.
- Enjoying one more spoonful of peanut butter (or ice cream).
- Finally hitting the pillow.
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Summary:
This playful take on mom self-care highlights the little indulgences that provide a much-needed break from parenting chaos. From sipping wine to sneaking away for a quiet moment, these 30 guilty pleasures remind moms to embrace their own needs amidst the hustle of family life.