Alone time- together

It’s a lovely fall day. Coffee is made, animals are fed, the sun is rising. Alexa is playing “spa music”. Perfection, time for some yoga 🧘‍♀️. For some reason I thought I would get 10 mins to myself, even though 1/3 small furry creatures was with me. We had a little chat back & forth as I laid in child’s pose, some batting at my hair tie, no big deal, just keep breathing. Do some cat / cows - cat under my chest, ok. Thread the needle to open my shoulders, here he is again. Inhale, exhale, repeat. Time for sun salutations- which in cat means “time to use mom as a scratching post!” Ok, do you need inside now? It’s only been 8 mins? Nope, my yoga mat seems to be a good place. Re-evaluate the situation. Do I get angry & decide to just stop? Inhale, exhale, repeat. I know he’s had breakfast & used the bathroom. He’s in one of his favorite places, what does he want???????

Me.

He needs me. I think back, when is the last time it was just me & him? Ok, there’s a blanket on the couch, maybe I’ll do savasana there. Sage immediately jumps up & starts to purr. Is this what you wanted cat? Ok. Inhale, exhale, repeat. Was it exactly how I pictured it? No. Is that ok? YES. When I started, I was thinking about myself (totally allowed!) but in the past year, he and I have moved to a house, become a two cat household, and added a dog to our family- that’s a lot!

Making time for your “first child” seems challenging, and it can be. Being conscious of sharing your time especially with kid #2+ can be a lot. What do you suggest? How do you share your time while making time for yourself. Comment below!
Having your 1st, 2nd + kid & would like someone to listen? I’m here for you 🥰