Why is it...

that we as Mom's feel so guilty at times leaving our children in the care of others so that we can have some alone time? Since B has been away, I have had some amazing friends have the kids and I over for dinner, and watch the kids so that I could run to the store, get some coffe, get a hair cut, just generally get a little me time. Why is that so hard for me? I know I can't be the only one. I feel guilty leaving them when B is away because I think they are going to feel abandoned by both parents. In reality, when I do leave them with their friends to play they have a great time and probably don't even think twice about me. That is a good thing really because they should be having fun. At their age, they shouldn't be worrying about their parents. They should just know that we are always going to come and pick them up and that while they are with someone else they are safe and free to have a good time. This Mom is just a worrier and wants everyone to think that she has it all together. In reality she doesn't. Thank goodness that I have some good friends who keep an eye on me! I hope that I can do the same for them as well in times when they need to be loved on. Grateful for you guys! Later.