I forced myself to make a list of five activities, pursuits, or interests that are important for me to remember in the year following childbirth. I try to look at it now and then to remind myself of the personal interests I want to maintain along with motherhood.
My list:
- Get crafty – do fun art projects
- Swim – the whole triathlon may have to wait
- Read – something other than baby books
- See friends – brunch and idle chatter are delicious together
- Play games – I always used to beat my husband at Scrabble before pregnancy, now it’s sort of even
The book Mommy Guilt has subsequently challenged me to come up with 50 things I love to do… so, I now have a list of 117 things (because making lists is on my extended list!). More on that here. 
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This is great advice, Heather. I have to struggle to figure out what I even like to do sometimes…I get so distracted it’s easy for me to drop things (books, projects, plans) before I see them through. It’s pathetic! And not something I want to model for my kids. Thanks for the reminder.
I’m glad we challenged you and you did it. Otherwise we would have had to stalk your blog until you got it done. ; )