I had to chuckle this weekend, listening to two of my good friends chatting. Their children attend the same school and they frequently carpool. One day a week, one mom takes both children to give the other mom a break. This week, they each confessed: during that afternoon, one got a manicure. The next day, the other mom popped on her ipod and went for a quick two mile run.

Either way - it proved what every mom knows: whatever brings you a little peace, clears your brain or perks you - you need to seek these activities out. And it makes you a better mother...Manicure or marathon.. find your bliss!