I have been waiting for this moment since our daughter was a baby, since before even: I drop her off at school and I am wearing my yoga pants, reflective runners’ jacket and running shoes. I am that mom.
My husband says I am one step away from arriving at school in my bathrobe, but I say he is missing the point! I am not sporting casual apparel because I am taking a comfortable shortcut in the morning; I am sporting casual apparel because I want to be casual. I want to do something for myself that is good for me and is just for me. I want to go for a walk.
I view these morning walks as both a luxury and a reward. Many moms I see in the morning are rushing off to work or heading back home to care for the rest of their young children. I am free for three hours, this is a luxury; after being at home for the past 5½ years, this is also my reward.
I was happy to leave the rat race to stay home with our daughter and now that she is in school, I am happy to continue avoiding the rat race. I love being able to take our little girl to school in the morning and then do my own thing. I love going for a walk. I love meeting a friend for coffee. I love running errands by myself and I absolutely love sitting at my desk and writing for three hours straight.
So while I may not go for a walk everyday, when I do I am dressed for the part. From my yoga pants to my Lululemon Brisk Run Gloves, I am ready to enjoy my time.
