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Today I'm sharing the one thing I changed to make me a better wife and mom. It has made such a difference for me and my family.
Are you a working parent? Still a good mum. Do you enjoy time alone without your kids? Still a good mum. Do you lose your sh*t? Still a good mum. Do you take time to look after yourself? Still a good mum. Do you adore your kids but need your own purpose? Still a good mum. Do you sometimes hate
I don't want to be mum today. I don't want to change nappies. Wipe snot off faces and yell "no" again. I don't want to have to ask you to listen for the third time in the space of five mins. I don't want to be mum today. Today, I hit Mummy Burnout. It hit me from out of know where. I thought I was nailing this shit today. I smashed through work, switched into mummy role in 2.5 seconds. Did activities with my crazy two and tidied the house. And suddenly someone flipped a switch. I was taken over by the "I can't do this" mindset. The sense of feeling overwhelmed in an instant. In that moment I felt I had nothing left to give. Feeling frustrated that I was getting annoyed and angry when a few mins ago I was feeling so positive and dodging toddler tantrums. Why can't I do this? Why can I consistently be a positive parent? Nothing frustrates me more than this. I love my two unconditionally, but my god it's so hard. They're relentless, energetic and bundles of fun but on some days, like today, I feel like I lose myself. I get so wrapped up in making sure everything is perfect, I lose all sense on what's actually important in life. The blog can wait. Marking can wait. The cleaning can wait. But my kids? I don't want them to have to wait for me. Because before you know it I won't be the centre of their universe and I will long for the days when my kiddies need me. Motherhood is literally the toughest gig going, especially today when you're constantly surrounded by Instagram perfect families plastered all over social media - it's hard not to start comparing yourself. Comparing ourselves to anyone else is a sure-fire way to madness. Yet, we do it constantly. The media loves our comparisons. Heck, the entire advertising industry is based on making us dissatisfied. Be it our body shape and size, our wardrobe, car or household cleansers, the whole point of advertising is to make us unhappy with who we are, what we have, how we do things, so that we’ll run right out and buy whatever product they’re claiming will magically solve whatever issue they’re trying to destroy our confidence about. So as a blogger am I ultimately a hypocrite? I want to be positive. I want to always have the right words, the patience, the humour, the gentle, loving touch, the organised, neat, clean home and never have to yell, “Where are the toddler’s shoes? Everyone look!” - Because in reality, we all know that that's not how it all goes down. Including me. I hope that you all think I"m pretty honest when it comes to motherhood. It's not all roses here. I want to be a positive mum, I make no apologies for this - I want to do better for my family constantly and this is what drives me. But I need to remember when to take a break, when to step back and remember what's important truly important. Remembering that the only standard you should measure yourself against is yourself with the simple goal of ‘Did I do better today than yesterday?’ That’s it. So, what about you? Did you do better at something today than yesterday? How about tomorrow? Compassion... for yourself. It’s a first step in the right direction. Mummy B xoxox
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There are these days when I tell to myself : you're doing a great job, Joanna, there is no way you could possibly be a better parent ! It's usually when I'm drop dead tired and impressed by my resilience. In moments like that, simply feeding them and keeping them safe seems like a great
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Some people are in the "balcony" of your life, cheering you on, energizing you with their affirmation. Others are in your "basement" doing exactly the opposite. Joyce Landolf Heatherly How do we become "balcony" people? Are we born with it, is it environmental, or is it learned? Yesterday I saw some major affirmation and encouraging going on. It was certainly environmental -- passed from one generation to another. These "most cutest of all" kids have been cheered on by their parents, parents who were cheered on by their grandparents, who were cheered on by their great grandparents... Today, be a cheerleader! Affirm a child in your home, on social media, one you see while shopping, or a child living in your neighborhood. Send a grandchild, nephew or niece a note. Here are a few ideas to get your brain working. 1. I think you’re awesome! 2. You did a great job! 3. You make me smile. 4. I’m grateful God gave you to me. 5. That was a really kind thing to do. 6. Thanks for being such a great kid! 7. Thanks for being such a hard worker. 8. You give the best hugs. 9. I love being your (parent, grandparent, aunt) 10. I saw you helping your mother. 11. I saw you being kind to your little brother/sister. 12. I believe in you. Try these fun ways to deliver your affirmations. 1. Write the affirmation on a slip of paper, wrap it in a scroll, and tie a ribbon around it. 2. Write a note. Before sealing the envelope tuck in some confetti. 3. Write an affirmation on a inflated balloon. Deflate and give to a child -- they can read it when they blow it up. 4. Write the affirmation on an index card and post it where they brush their teeth. 5. Make a cake and write the affirmation on the top with icing. 6. On family night, go around the table and allow each one to give an affirmation to each member of the family. Affirmation words are powerful -- they stay in a heart forever. I had a teacher once write "very creative" on a writing assignment and I've never forgotten those words. My parents believed I could do anything I chose. It made it easy to try new things and helped me desire to be my best. Be a cheerleader! Gift affirming words to a child today. Add ribbons of smiles and tie it into a bow of hugs. It's a gift that will last forever. Free Affirmation Printable Download Here Linked to: Women With Intention Coffee and Conversation Little Things Thursday Thoughtful Thursday Friendship Friday Faith Filled Friday
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Hey readers, Now I will state firstly say I love my Bambinos to the earth and back. But it is OK to be selfish and have some things for yourself. That I have learnt through motherhood that you need some things that you can claim as your own or you will slowly lose a part of you. 1. Pen and pad. My funky pad and pen are mine and not for little pinkies. I need my lists and order to keep me sane. They are the little luxury that belongs to me. Though my kids do try to get my pad and pen it ain't happening on my watch. They are secretly placed so that they are not at risk of being scribbled on and destroyed. H ave no fear though that my sons do have all different types of pens, crayons, colouring pencils, paper etc. So, therefore they are not losing out and mummy feels happy having something special that's ALL MINE. 2. Toilet. Going to the toilet is my time out and some peace - so much so that I have a lock on my door and I will not open it until I have done my wee without the tornado of destruction entering my tertiary. 3. Chocolate. Secretly having a full bar of chocolate to myself without sharing it. OK, so I am secretly hiding around the corner trying to be the quiet son they can listen to rich American kids play Roblox on Youtube, *AHEM*! 4. Kids cartoons. That secretly I hate the majority of children's programmes (though I secretly love Nanny Plum and her sarcasm). I shall name one in particular that gets right on my nerves and that be TOPSY AND TIM. (More Tim mind as he such a miserable so and so and always carries that look of being slapped with a wet fish). Not to mention when are they ever going to actually move into that new home which looks identical to the one that they live in now. Yep, I know motherhood really comes with random thoughts such as above. 5. Window. My decision who gets to sit near the window - END.OF.CONVERSATION. 6. Messy play. I hate messy play and only do it for the selfless reasons as I know you boys love it so much but it does make my skin crawl. 7. Space. I may intentionally accidentally have thrown out a few of your drawings that are so alike it seems wasted to keep them all. I still need to save space for all your other work/reports/cards/memorabilia to store 8. Notes. When I want to tell daddy something that I don't want your kiddies to know I may spell out the word or scribble a secret note to my beloved that I would like a beer and chocolate tonight. 9. Countdown. When both mummy and daddy count to five we have no idea exactly what will happen after. So far we have only gone to 4! You know it makes sense to keep somethings a secret to make family life run smoothly. Do you have secrets that you have that you don't tell your children? Love to hear your thoughts in the comment section down below. Cheers for reading X
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