This theme explains why I get a tinge of jealousy when my Woo* friends have play dates with other moms they just met. I get so little time with them and they are out Wooing another mother! I can laugh about it now that I understand why, and I'll try not to let it get to me :-)
*See the Woo theme at work at http://www.sfwoo.blogspot.com/
"...the Relator theme pulls you toward people you already know...you do derive a great deal of pleasure and strength from being around your close friends...Once the initial connection has been made, you deliberately encourage a deepening of the relationship." - pg 110 from Now, Discover Your Strengths (Buckingham & Clifton)
Does this sound like you...?
Does this sound like you...?
This is why I miss my girlfriends.
"Motherhood can be lonely! Working full-time and and having two kids makes me miss my girlfriend time so much. There is so little time to connect with them like old-times.
"Even when I do find time, I feel guilty because I'm taking time away from my kids."
"Even when I do find time, I feel guilty because I'm taking time away from my kids."
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Play dates help.
I try to plan play dates at the park so I can get 20 minutes of time, albeit frequently interrupted, with my best friends. Between their schedules and mine and nap times, it's tough, but I'm relentless with my attempts.
I have also found that walking dates with my friends are a great way to entertain the baby, while getting exercise and some MUCH needed girl talk. Besides, the 3-way multi-tasking feeds my Achiever theme so well!
I have also found that walking dates with my friends are a great way to entertain the baby, while getting exercise and some MUCH needed girl talk. Besides, the 3-way multi-tasking feeds my Achiever theme so well!
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