Hello Rebel Souls!
As a mum, life can often feel like a whirlwind of daily tasks. “What’s for dinner?”, “Do you have your library book?”, “What time is soccer practice?” Sound familiar? We’ve all been there, juggling the endless stream of questions and responsibilities. Sometimes, it feels like the only solution is to get away from it all — to take a break from family life and breathe for a moment. But I’ve realized something: sometimes what I’m really craving isn’t time away from my family, but rather, quality time with them.

Yes, it’s easy to get caught up in the chaos and forget what brought you together in the first place. The love, the laughter, and the connection. While “me time” is essential, I’ve found that intentional family time fills my cup just as much. It helps me reconnect, recharge, and remember why I treasure this journey of motherhood and being a wife.

Reconnect Through Quality Time

Here are a few ways I reestablish that connection with my family when the daily grind has me feeling a little distant:

• Eat together and play a game afterward. Whether it’s at the dining table or picnic-style on the living room floor, having a meal together can be the perfect way to pause and share. After eating, break out a board game or a deck of cards. It’s amazing how a little playful competition can spark conversations and laughter.
  
• Movie nights with a twist. Think junk food, popcorn, blankets, and pillows. Turn your living room into a family camp-out zone, complete with a fun movie everyone enjoys. Or maybe even binge-watch a new family show together!
  
• Get outside. Take a family walk or bike ride. My family enjoys a good game of Bocce or Finska and can get quite competitive around our basketball hoop. Something as simple as a change of scenery can breathe new life into the way you connect.
  
• Create special routines. Every Tuesday, before my daughter’s singing lesson, we go to the supermarket, pick a drink and a snack, and chat in the car. It’s our little pocket of time to talk about anything and everything — no judgment, just connection.
  
• Find your own connection rituals. My husband and I bond over TV shows we both love. “Diary of a CEO” on YouTube is a favorite because it sparks some deep, meaningful conversations. And sometimes we dive into a Netflix documentary about something that we both find interesting.

What Does You Really Need?

Next time you feel the urge to escape, pause for a moment. Ask yourself if what you really need is a break — and if it is, by all means, book that weekend away! — or if you’re simply craving time to truly connect with your loved ones. The truth is, they may be craving it too, even if they don’t realize it.

So, I challenge you: instead of escaping, lean in. Try something new with your family, laugh together, play together, reconnect. And if you have other ways of connecting with your family that are different from mine, I’d love to hear them in the comments! We’re all in this together, rediscovering the joy in the everyday moments.

Here’s to filling our cups with what matters most — family.

Take care of yourself,
Linda x