I was thinking last week how I could really use a day off. And I mean really off. No work, no kids, no anything but what I want to do. Sure, us mom's get Mother's Day, but come on! One, it's on a Sunday, so the average person already has that day off. Two, how many of us actually get left alone? I know I don't. If you do, you are genuinely lucky and I applaud your spouse for giving that time to you. What I am talking about here is a day where even the single moms of this great nation are rewarded. Dream with me for a moment.....if you are married, your spouse is required to take the kids. He has to watch them all day while you are given the opportunity to do as you please. If you are unmarried or single either you family must support this day and take your kids for you, or the government is required to provide you with a nanny for the day. I mean, why not? It's not like the government doesn't already spend on frivolous and worthless indulgences. What's one day a year to honor all of us mothers out there?
Think about it...once the kids are taken care of, what would you do? You know if this was a real day, hotels would offers specials, restaurants too, and of course, the ultimate, massages! I would book a hotel room for myself and sleep. Once I had woken I'd lay in bed, order food in, and watch a couple of my favorite movies completely uninterrupted. Then a masseuse would come to my room and give me a hot stone massage, completely relaxing me. Once I was nice and relaxed, I'd sleep some more, or read a book if I was unable to sleep due to the amount of sleep I'd already had. If I still had time in my day, I'd get my nails and toes done, plus a hair cut. Eventually I'd end up back home (probably the next morning) feeling refreshed and ready to begin a regular day.
Now, don't get me wrong. I love my family and we've gone through a lot of personal changes for the better recently. But as a mother who works full time, takes care of her house, family and kids, and is attempting to take her writing full time, I am worn out! If I take a day off from my job to work from home, I usually end up sleeping because it's the only time I can do it uninterrupted. I know other mothers in the same boat and I know many single mothers who could benefit from a day off like I imagine. Us mothers, we work hard, and often feel unappreciated! My husband is working on this part, but those of you out there without a significant other, you do so much with little thanks. Instead of the government spending large amounts of money on catering ham for their lunches (yes that is real, look it up!), they could use that money to support the women who are raising future voters. Mother's of America, you deserve a day off! I commend you for what you do! Single mothers, I salute you!
So women, what do you think? What would you do if you had a real day off, all to yourself? Do you think your spouse would burn the house down taking care of the kids? Or would you come home to empty pizza boxes and McDonald's bags strewn about the house? That would be me, right there. Every day off isn't without it's consequences right? But it would be totally worth it!
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