10 Rewarding Moments Only Moms Understand

It's all about the little things. But with the taste of a sparkling fruitwater®, steal back those stolen moments and reward yourself with a refreshing one, anytime.

1. Your kid finally takes his nap, and you have a solid 20 minutes to catch up on your favorite show.

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By the time he's six, you'll be done with the first season!

2. Those minutes you get alone in your car to rock out to whatever YOU want while heading to pick the kids up from school.

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Your car, your playlist.

3. When your kid cleans up after him/herself without you even having to ask.

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So you can relax instead of having to cry over spilled milk.

4. Or when they start to love something you love, without you pushing it on them.

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Shared interests = shared moments.

5. When your child falls asleep on a road trip, and you can really take it ~all~ in.

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The great outdoors, without any great outbursts.

6. When your kid is old enough to go to summer camp, and you get to go to a “summer camp” of your own.

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AKA a trip out of town with your friends or your significant other.

7. The moment your child goes to bed after taking a bath, and you finally get to take your own bath.

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Someday they’ll realize that baths can actually be the best part of a day.

8. Making sweets for your kid’s classmates and getting to sample your excellent work yourself.

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Ain't nothin' sweeter than a sweet moment.

9. Waking up a little bit early so you can have some time for yourself and have a leisurely breakfast.

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Make sure to bring a good book or the morning news too.

10. And, most rewarding of all, taking the time to laugh.

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Whether it’s from a funny movie, making jokes with your child, or hanging out with a friend who always makes you chuckle, there’s nothing more rewarding than taking some time to laugh. It really is the best remedy.

Only have a few minutes of me-time?

Steal a moment with a delicious fruitwater® and enjoy Seriously Distracted, a new web series starring Amy Sedaris. (And it's only six minutes long, so you can always fit it into your busy schedule.)