Let’s Be Selfish
The last 15 months have been all about one Little Miss. I have forgotten all about myself in the last year and a bit. I’ve let myself go! Dare I say it? I do believe I have become a Slummy Mummy! If a gun was put to his head, my husband would probably agree. The real problem is, Little Miss doesn’t care or know any different! She has no knowledge of my former self! She likes me just the way I am (thank you Bridget Jones). This is part of why I love her so!
But, I think it’s time to reclaim a wee bit of me. Just maybe. I have a special awards ceremony to attend next week and a few exciting things in the coming weeks plus, we’re traveling back to the US in October for my brother’s wedding. I think I need a bit of pampering, don’t you? I really need a hair cut and a good soak in the bath. And boy, wouldn’t I like to have a whole afternoon to myself to read a book and focus on me? Yes! I would!
I’ve come across a solution! Radox, the shower and bath gel, has launched a “Be Selfish” campaign. They are encouraging all women to take time and have a selfish hour. They have teamed up with writer Kathy Lette who has written the novella ‘All Steamed Up’ which is a brand new, water-resistant book that women can read whilst letting off some steam in the bath.
To download the audiobook, click on this link:
I, for one, am really looking forward to the chance to read a WATER RESISTANT (they’re not just for kids!) book in a lovely bubble bath and block out the sounds of the house. I am blessed to have my Little Miss and my wonderful husband in my life but every once in a while, it’s nice to do something for yourself. I need to remember this…please remind me if you see me on the street in my track suit bottoms and worn fleece. At least I’ll smell nice and have smooth, soft skin!
Make a commitment to yourself! This month, take at least ONE hour a week to do something for yourself. I know I’m going to try and that’s a major accomplishment for me. Step number one…run the tap, squirt some Radox, grab my Kathy Lette water-resistant novella, ‘All Steamed Up’ and relax. What are you going to do? Please let me know and don’t forget to click on the link above to download an audiobook of ‘All Steamed Up’. Good luck ladies…let’s be selfish!
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What a great idea!
I am with you on the cathy lette book too, love her.
The sad thing is when I think about what i’d do, my mind goes blank i must have this slummy mummy thing real bad, lol xxxx
Great Blog…the same was going through my mind this morning – DS is 6 1/2 now.
I’m the complete opposite. I HAVE been/AM too selfish (or perhaps fortunate??) DH has been an absolute star, he manages things much better than I do/can and I have often spent nights/weekends away with the girls etc. (on a very regular basis!)
I guess my selfishness stems from being an only-child (although, DH is as well) – perhaps….I’m just selfish…I’ll admit it. I’m not proud, but it’s the way I am.
I recognise my faults, and try to make sure they don’t rub off on DS. Oh, and try to be less selfish (she blushes and hangs her head in shame)
S
Yes, I can definitely relate! Obviously…I wrote the post!
I wrote a post called Get a Grip Woman where I didn’t know what to do with myself when Hubby took Little Miss out for a Saturday morning. I was sobbing as I shut the door after they left. I have a problem…the first step is admitting it! 
Thanks for your support and comment.
I was a sort-of only child…my brother came along when I was 6 1/2 (want to have another now?) and I HATED it. I have always been a bit of an “only child” at heart, I think. It’s part of why I waited so long to have my first…I was too selfish. My Little Miss is a dream, though and lets me get on with a lot of my things in the process. I have yet to spend a night away from her though. One day…
Squidge just started nursery 2 days a week and today was her first full day. I was completely and utterly SELFISH today. I think i might have done a load of laundry, and when I say done I really mean ran a load that I had left there for a day so it was smelling a bit funky! Looking forward to a few more selfish days- after being a SAHM for 3yrs, 2 months and 6 days this little bit of freedom is sooooo nice.
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I was also a sort of only child- my sister was born when I was 6yrs old. I was very happy to have her but a couple of yrs later my brother came along. I remember shouting at my mom telling her I only asked for ONE. JUST ONE MOM WHY IS HE HERE?!?!?! TAKE HIM BACK…TAKE HIM BAAAAAHAAAAACK!!
(Disclosure: Radox is a client of mine)
Where are you headed in October? I’ll be in the U.S. in September & October for weddings! All my friends decided to get married this year for some reason
I wish my mother would allow herself to be selfish once in a while! I have been truly blessed with a mom who never puts herself first. Even when I offer her a massage or pampering session, she tells me “don’t waste money on me, save it for house” (and that’s how she says it). My childhood memories always bring me back to the sacrifices she made for us (me and my four annoying brothers). My parents were refugees from Vietnam and we were quite poor growing up in America. She never ate until we were all full. If there was a new shirt she bought that I liked, she would insist that I wear it FIRST. I love her dearly but wish she would BE SELFISH sometimes….xoxo
I know I asked my parents to take my brother back. When they told me he was a boy I cried! Oh well. And congrats on having an utterly selfish day! Well done you, you win the prize. Make sure to download this audiobook, get some Radox and wait for your next full day to yourself. Good luck with the stinky laundry as well. My hubby does all of the laundry! I’m so lucky.
Aw, that’s lovely Kim. You have a very special Mum, indeed! We’ll be back in cheesehead-land, Wisconsin for our trip. My brother gets married in Milwaukee…home of the Gods! NOT!!! It’ll do though. I am imagining that Cali is where you’ll be headed. Have fun!
Thanks for commenting!
A water resistant book for adults? Now that’s a good idea. Oh to have time to be selfish!! That’s a good idea too. Think I might try it one day. Enjoy the bath honey. And definitely be selfish – it’s the way forward x
I agree wholeheartedly Mrs!
Thanks for commenting!