Sometimes the truth is ugly - very ugly...
and I'm not talking about the horrible lack of a pedicure. That was a quick and easy fix. The number on the scale not so much.
I'm feeling a little overwhelmed right now. I feel like I have so many different things I want to do, goals I want to reach and of course there is everyday life that needs my attention. I'm struggling with setting priorities and finding a balance among all of these.
Somewhere along the way of this journey of my new year resolutions I got off track. I wish I could pinpoint the moment it happened but I've tried and I can't. I'm not sure if it was a gradual process or if one decision did me in. I do know I am having a very difficult time getting back on track and not with my weight loss alone but my daily reading, staying on top of regular household duties, work, and of course spending time with my family. Time is going by way too fast. Too many times I go to bed with a list of promises of what I will get accomplished the next day and too many times none of those accomplishments happen. Too many times I put off sitting with my girls to do something fun in order to get the kitchen dishes done or the laundry folded. Before I know it the day is gone and the opportunity is gone with it.
More than anything I want my girls to have memories of spending fun, quality time with their Mommy. More than anything I want my girls to trust I will always have time for them as they grow up. In order to be the best Mommy I can I know I have to take care of myself as well. I have to find little bits of time for myself here and there in order to stay sane and focused. Unfortunately there will always be other responsibilities I can not ignore such as work and keeping up with the house. And believe me, it's not like I have high standards of an orderly house - I wish I was as particular and detailed as other people I know sometimes!
Am I rambling? Am I making any sense in this post at all? Can you understand my dilemma? I'm sure what I am feeling is a common feeling among moms whether you are a working mom or a stay at home mom. Life as a mom is overwhelming at times. I'd love to hear how other moms balance it all or at least handle the feeling of being overwhelmed!
and I'm not talking about the horrible lack of a pedicure. That was a quick and easy fix. The number on the scale not so much.I'm feeling a little overwhelmed right now. I feel like I have so many different things I want to do, goals I want to reach and of course there is everyday life that needs my attention. I'm struggling with setting priorities and finding a balance among all of these.
Somewhere along the way of this journey of my new year resolutions I got off track. I wish I could pinpoint the moment it happened but I've tried and I can't. I'm not sure if it was a gradual process or if one decision did me in. I do know I am having a very difficult time getting back on track and not with my weight loss alone but my daily reading, staying on top of regular household duties, work, and of course spending time with my family. Time is going by way too fast. Too many times I go to bed with a list of promises of what I will get accomplished the next day and too many times none of those accomplishments happen. Too many times I put off sitting with my girls to do something fun in order to get the kitchen dishes done or the laundry folded. Before I know it the day is gone and the opportunity is gone with it.
More than anything I want my girls to have memories of spending fun, quality time with their Mommy. More than anything I want my girls to trust I will always have time for them as they grow up. In order to be the best Mommy I can I know I have to take care of myself as well. I have to find little bits of time for myself here and there in order to stay sane and focused. Unfortunately there will always be other responsibilities I can not ignore such as work and keeping up with the house. And believe me, it's not like I have high standards of an orderly house - I wish I was as particular and detailed as other people I know sometimes!
Am I rambling? Am I making any sense in this post at all? Can you understand my dilemma? I'm sure what I am feeling is a common feeling among moms whether you are a working mom or a stay at home mom. Life as a mom is overwhelming at times. I'd love to hear how other moms balance it all or at least handle the feeling of being overwhelmed!
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Don't ask me for help in battling the feeling of being overwhelmed ~ today I ate about 1/8 of the brownie batter...
But in the words of Scarlett O'Hara, "tomorrow is another day."
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