I do not often have moments like this, so when I do I just need to grasp it and let the words start flowing. This past Monday evening, after a busy Memorial weekend, I decided to go to a movie with one of my girlfriend’s. We both had a crazy weekend, and nothing could be better then sitting in a theatre to escape.
The movie…Sex & the City 2.
There was a scene that stood above all, but not for the glamour, fashion, or romance but for what was said just between 2 moms. It was Charlotte and Miranda having cocktails at their in-room bar, dressed to the 9’s and getting really raw with each other about being a mom. Miranda began, and encouraged Charlotte to follow. It took a little coaching but in the end she was able to talk. TAKE A SIP…it was repeated at the end of every sentence, and all I wanted to do was replay this scene again & again.
“Being a mom is really hard…Take A Sip.”
“I forgot who I really am… Take A Sip.”
“I hide sometimes and just listen to my daughter cry, is that wrong? … Take A Sip.”
“I miss working…Take A Sip.”
“I love my daughters so much, it’s all I ever wanted, what is wrong with me?
… Take A Sip.”
“Is it wrong to need a break?… Take A Sip.”
What I saw as a single woman, not a mom, was two women talking, two women sharing, listening, and telling each other that is ok to “Take A Sip.” Yes these two char actors literally took a sip, but what really I took from it, is we need to realize it is OK to “Take A Sip” that it is ok to take a break, ok to vent to a friend, husband, wife, colleague that life can get hard, and it is ok to take a break. Breathe.
So often, I see my Kiddo’s Moms & Dads, working so hard, trying, being the best they can be. Managing so many titles for one person, Mom, Dad, Wife, Husband, their (Job title) that they often do not take that time just for them to recharge, regroup, and yes Take A Sip. They forgot to take care of themselves, and each other. Date night? What is that?
So this week as we move into a busy time of year, when school is about to end, the schedules change, and the jobs get busier, remember that you do need to Take A Sip, that yes it is OK to take that Sip. You will become recharged and ready to begin again, and realize this life you live is a pretty great one.
Just “Take A Sip.”
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