I recently read a piece from one of my favorite bloggers to follow - Advice For When You are Feeling Overwhelmed As A Mom. The article is written for moms of multiples, but I could have seen myself gleaning from this advice even with one child. I think now that I have three, the advice is sticking a little better! ;) Let's just say I am a little more desperate now for simplifying my life!
I just continue to hear from others as well as feel myself that moms of little ones are barely hanging on at times. I think we have really complicated things and I also think there is a real danger in how much we consume online which leads to unhealthy comparison.
I hope some of you may find this article helpful. I printed it out and put it in my planner so that I can easily re-read it when I need to. I also highlighted key points I wanted to apply and wrote them on a piece of paper to put up on the refrigerator.
It includes:
+ Buy frozen foods and make the same easy meals all the time
+ Parents come first
+ Put away half the house
+ Connect with older child in a meaningful way
+ Write out what makes you feel good
+ For birthdays - a cake and a few gifts are enough
+ Watch your negative thoughts
+ You are enough
