It’s important for moms to have alone time. However, that’s the first thing that goes on a busy day. Fortunately for me, because of my job, I have to find the time to do it. At least that’s the way my mind sees it.

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Moms need time to themselves, but when things get busy, that time is often the first thing they give up. Luckily, Cindy Crawford's job as a model means she has to take that alone time, even if it's not always easy. She knows it's important, and she makes it happen, even on her busiest days.

About Cindy Crawford

Cindy Crawford was a hugely popular American supermodel during the 80s and 90s, appearing on countless magazine covers and fashion runways. She has since expanded her career into acting and business ventures.

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Nobody in my family ever thought that I’d a be a model.

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Watching your husband become a father is really sexy and wonderful.

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Richard doesn’t really like me to kill bugs, but sometimes I can’t help it.

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But I try to steal other moments. Sometimes I get up very early in the morning and enjoy a quiet house and cup of tea before the craziness begins. Other times, I’ll take a quick walk on the beach. You can find peace in a few minutes.

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In the studio, I do try to have a thought in my head, so that it’s not like a blank stare.

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They were doing a full back shot of me in a swimsuit and I thought, Oh my God, I have to be so brave. See, every woman hates herself from behind.

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The thing I like about my body is that it’s strong. I can move furniture around my apartment. I can ride my horse… I can play basketball. It’s a well functioning machine.

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It’s become another dimension to who I am. I don’t think Sports Illustrated is going to be wanting me. But who cares? I’m at a different place in my life.

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I always knew I wanted to have children.

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I like to work. The self-esteem and satisfaction that I get from working makes me a better person, which makes me a better mom. I feel lucky because I have the luxury of working only one or two days a week.

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Having children really changes your priorities.

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I wasn’t the most popular girl in school by any means.

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American model

Most of the reason I work out now is not for the external – it’s for how I feel. I find working out gives me more energy. I started eight days after he was born.

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I don’t waste as much time at work because I’d rather spend it with my kids.

Cindy Crawford

American model

You don’t even want to look in the mirror after you’ve had a baby, because your stomach is just hanging there like a Shar-Pei.

Cindy Crawford

American model

It’s a huge change for your body. You don’t even want to look in the mirror after you’ve had a baby, because your stomach is just hanging there like a Shar-Pei.

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I don’t think makeup is rocket science or a cure for cancer.

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Not that I believe you can have it all: I believe you can have it all, just not at the same time.

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The face you have at age 25 is the face God gave you, but the face you have after 50 is the face you earned.

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