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Ashley Willis

15 (Funny, yet Serious) Warning Signs that Mom Desperately Needs a Break

Last updated on: January 31, 2018 at 9:32 am   by Ashley Willis

15 (Funny, yet Serious) Warning Signs that Mom Desperately Needs a Break 2018-01-31T09:32:27-04:00 Ashley Willis

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Being a mom is an amazing, but it takes nearly every ounce of our being–emotionally, physically, and mentally.  And, we often find ourselves taking care of everyone else EXCEPT ourselves.  It is a tremendous blessing that is both exhausting and rewarding.  Motherhood is a job where the to-do list is endless…BUT moms need breaks too.  With a two year-old at home, two kids in elementary school, and one in middle school, I sometimes feel like I get to the end of the day and have nothing to show for it.  I know my efforts as a mother are never in vain, but it can feel monotonous at times.  There are days I feel straight up loony tunes and think, “Man, I need a break!”.  Can you relate, Sweet Mama?

When we go for long periods of time without any break from our motherly duties, we begin to show certain signs of wear and tear. And, these signs are like flashing warning signs that we are in desperate need of a break.  Here they are in no particular order:
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