It sure looks different each season of life, doesn’t it?
With a newborn – putting the “me” back in “Mom-me” was pathetic…getting a shower – and being able to wash and condition my hair (that is – “conditioning” while I double tasked and shaved my legs!”)! Or.. four consecutive hours of sleep! 
Two years later, I joined a MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group. It provided a cadre of support, laughter and love as we entered life with a newborn and preschooler. 
Now that we have one preschooler and one elementary aged child, both their needs and my needs have changed, again. One way I see God help me through this new exciting season is through the encouragement of friendships that are “in it” with me. Last year, I joined EMoms (Elementary Moms) and it was such a delightful way to add “me” back into Mom-me. 
It’s now called MomsNEXT….same group and purpose with a spiffy new name!
If you’re in the northern Virginia area, please consider coming – you’ll laugh, learn, be encouraged and inspired. If not, see if there’s any groups in your area. Or join a book club or running club or something…anything good that fills your inner woman so that you can be the woman God intended you to be.
My friend Kristen (the little crafter that she is!) heads up the MomsNEXT group that I attend. I’m certain you’d feel very welcome by her and the other women there…and most importantly, refreshed with a renewed outlook when you leave! If you do plan to come, let me know steph@encouragedinheart.org and we’ll meet up! Our monthly meetings are held from 6:45 to 8:45pm in Room 118 at Christian Fellowship Church.
What are some ways you put the “me” back into Mom-me? 
I’m in the take a shower and get dressed category right now. Got 3 hours of sleep in a row last night! I bought emerald green nail polish for my toes – makes me happy every time I see them
Keeps me looking forward to the time when I will actually have a life again. Joined a morning small group to feel the soul and make me a better Mom.
Rock bottom = three hours of consecutive sleep….inmates get more sleep (and their meals cooked for them!)
Green, OF COURSE, green from my colorful sister – you have to know to know that I was smiling reading that one! (As I put the blue on my toes this round, next round I’ll be cooler!)
Awe-some about the morning small group – not easy getting two cuties (and their driver!) ready to get out in the AM.
Prayed for you this morning and love you!
Thanks Steph! I look forward to seeing you this year at CFC’s Elementary MOMSnext! First meeting next week. Thanks for giving it such a nice plug!
K
You taking the time to post a comment means a lot Kristen believing you must be knee deep in preparations for the first meeting! Thanks for leading and for writing sister!