Taking time for self makes me a better Mommy

I was getting irritable with my son, who was doing nothing wrong except not relaxing for bed as quickly as I wanted him to. I quickly made the decision to leave the room for a few minutes, grab something to eat and then go back to my son. I almost immediately felt better. My whole attitude shifted. I told my son that I knew he had wanted me with him but that I'd needed to eat so that I could be a happier and better Mommy. I wanted him to see that it's important for my needs to be met as well and that I'm much happier when they are.