A very good friend just minded my youngest child and our dog for 2 days/nights. When I collected them I also took her youngest son home with me to give her a break for a day or so. She has a very busy time with a husband who works interstate and overseas much of the time and doesn’t get much of a break from the kids.
Technically it’s not a “random act of kindness” as I was repaying her a favour, but I felt really good being able to give her a break.
I have another close friend with two small boys and for her birthday I used to give her a gift voucher of time. I would give her 6 hours of my time so she could go shopping, get her hair done or just relax somewhere without the children. It’s a great gift for someone with small children who rarely has time for themselves.
Is there anyone you know that needs a break or some time out? Why not give them some of yours!
