I never realized until I had children how important spending time with your girlfriends is.  Before children, it was no big deal.  I was with my friends a lot.  Now, however, it is a big deal and something I get excited about!  I used to feel guilty about leaving the children or my husband, because I was working full time and I felt that I needed to be with them any time I had free time.  I realized, however, that I needed a life too. 

When you become a mom you spend so much time focusing on family, which is wonderful, but mom's are only humans too!  We need a break sometimes!  You shouldn't feel guilty about it whatsoever.  Time away from loved ones is good for you and healthy as well.  It allows you to be a better mom, wife and a better you!  When you don't take a break you can become cranky and irritable, thus lashing out at your children or husband for no reason. 

If you haven't taken time to spend with some of your girlfriends lately, go do it!  Here are some fun ideas to do together:

1.  Go get a pedicure together.

2.  Go shopping and buy something for YOURSELF!

3.  Go see a funny movie.

4.  Go on a short weekend trip.

5.  If you are really brave, go get new haircuts together!

Whatever you choose to do, just go do it and have fun!  You will be glad you did (and your loved ones will too).  How do you feel about friend time?  Let us know.