because (I think) taking care of myself creates the most good, because: 1. I feel so much better 2. I can be a better wife 3. better mom 4 better hostess to my guests
if I forced myself to read the story then while a little good might come of it–over the course of the whole evening MUCH more good comes from some self-care than forcing my tired self to read a story:)
I watched your video and I totally get this. I recently gave birth to our eighth baby and I get this. Right now the best thing I can give my family is a rested happy mom. Not a stressed out mom. Thank you for sharing.
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thank you so much!
Thank you so much.
How did you know that Hashem wanted you to lay down rather than read a story to that child?
because (I think) taking care of myself creates the most good, because:
1. I feel so much better
2. I can be a better wife
3. better mom
4 better hostess to my guests
if I forced myself to read the story then while a little good might come of it–over the course of the whole evening MUCH more good comes from some self-care than forcing my tired self to read a story:)
I watched your video and I totally get this. I recently gave birth to our eighth baby and I get this. Right now the best thing I can give my family is a rested happy mom. Not a stressed out mom. Thank you for sharing.