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12 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com MAY JUNE 2016 goodBALANCE Finding Me Time Finding me time now theres a funny thought. Me time usually happens between 530 am-533 am when Im slurping down my first tumbler of coffee to give me some caffeine courage to tackle the day I couldnt do all these jobs alone if it wasnt for my neighborhood support group called Pokeno. One thing I will clear my calendar for and I mean CLEAR is monthly Pokeno. This is theultimatemetimewithallmyotherfavoritesMesintheneighborhood. We are kind of a Type A group so the night is really all about me so to speak. If you have never played Pokeno its all about stealing as many 15 gifts as you can from your dear diva neighbor in the mostSouthernwayofcourse. The more stealing the louder and more obnoxious we get. It feels really good In a sense its spiritual and retail therapy rolled up into one cute gift bag. Youd think this group of Moms would never talk again but really thats the whole point. Finding time for me and all my nutty neighbors is why its so important to connect with the ones you love unconditionally Truly Pokeno can make you rich even if you leave empty handed you will have a full heart full belly and a full night of laughs Carie McAfee mom of a daughter 16 and son 18 Me time What is that I believe the first me time I can remember successfully carving out started after baby number four 17 years ago I had tried exercising in front of videos but basically I was working all the time and had too much mommy guilt to leave the kids for anything for myself. But one day while breastfeeding I discovered readingfor pleasure This clever multi-tasking concept allowed me to read part of a novel with each feeding which turned into an anticipated oasis in my hectic day. Ten years ago I co-founded a book club with some other Type A moms and we are still going strong meeting once a month over wine and dinner to share wit and wisdom and some girl time therapy too. Dr. Katie Blakely anesthesiologist mom of 4 boys aged 17 to 27. On any given Friday youll find me at The ArtistsShowplace. I dont consider myself an artist but I do like playing with paint. My three hours in art class are relaxingalmost meditative. I dont paint at hometoo many distractions not to mention the guilt. How can I paint a picture when theres laundry to do a dishwasher to unload and the endless chirping of my cell phone To me painting at home means walls cabinets and doors But when I go to my weekly art class its all about watercolors acrylics and alcohol inks. A delightful change of pace And on Friday evenings you can find me proudly showing my family my latest work of art Kim Brown GLF Advertising Manager mom of a daughter in college and a graduating high school senior son To end my day I enjoy reading a good book. I also like to create family scrapbooks and I try to take a weekend trip to scrapbook with friends every year. Lisa Schumacher preschool Office Manager and PTSO President JPII High School mom of 2 teenagers We asked local moms What do you consider me time And heres what they said ArtbyKimBrown