They say, children are creatures of habit. I say, we too dear parents are not exempted.
Pretend that no one else would be reading this.
Here are some of those habits I would want to stop…. or at least
minimize.
Indulge myself secretly with chocolates before a meal. Sometimes, while I wash the dishes so kids
(and hubby) would not see. It is such a
mood lifter for me. I often feel so
tired working in the kitchen all by myself.
A chocolate is my reward.
Make impulsive purchases on blouses or tops that fit
perfectly on me… I actually buy them in all colors. I only do this because it is not often that I
find something comfortable, chic and that actually fits nicely on me.
In spite on our house rules regarding eating inside the
bedroom, I still do eat my lunch there while watching T.V. whenever kids (and
hubby) are out. It’s quite boring to be
alone in the dining table. Besides, it’s
the only time I can watch T.V. without interruptions.
I sometimes buy books and magazines which I hide inside my
bag using the grocery money. The kids
and I love books. I had to regulate our
purchases because books cost so much now a days especially when you want a new
one every weekend. So, I feel guilty when mommy buys and the kids can’t. But I make sure to buy for them as well the
next time. It’s so heart warming sometimes
when they offer to use their own money just to buy books.
I wonder if other moms have secret habits too. I wonder what they are. Am I alone on this? I hope not.
It will just magnify my guilt. Do
I want to stop the habit? Yes of course
I do. Writing about it openly makes me
want to improve and practice self-control. These simple pleasures of mine
shouldn’t be kept secret any longer. The
next time I crave for chocolates, I would share it with my daughter Ali…. even
if it’s before a meal.
