Whether you're a stay at home mom, or a working mother, a single mother, or a wife, no matter how blessed or happy you feel with your day to day life, sometimes... you just need some childish fun with someone your own size.

Sure you have fun with your kids. You play games. You act silly. You're favorite song is one from Noggin. You play with your kids' toys. You gossip with your girlfriends. You have ice cream at unconventional times... All of that is wonderful, no matter how few and far between trash, laundry, dishes, "I said no", "because", and "we don't do that" those times may be.

But what about the "adult" child in you. The one that wants to dress up... for a night out on the town. The one that wants to masquerade with lipstick and jewelry? The one that wants the excitement of next moment possibilities, felt in the heart and in head to toe goosebumps? The one that wants to drink cocktails, in heels and a bustier?

That woman has needs too. That woman is just as important as the Mom one. E

very once in a while, this side of you needs to play, with someone else. Needs to dance, a little more on the wild side. Needs you to think about her. She may have more patience. And yes, you can hold her off more than you can your child. You can satiate her for longer periods at a time. But just because she's well behaved, doesn't mean that her good behavior should go unrewarded.

If you think you're doing your child a favor by setting aside the adult child in you, think again. Chances are they'll notice that bit of rose on your cheeks. They'll hear that laugh you had at remembering something that tickled you. They'll feel the softness in your voice that comes from being a woman, what got you to be a Mom in the first place.

So go ahead. It's okay. Make some memories of your own.