I was thinking about my "resolutions" for this New Year and my list was WAY too long. There are so many things I WANT to do but having two young children makes things really hard. I struggle to find balance in my life. How do I juggle being a good supportive wife, an involved loving yet good at discipline mom, keep up my house duties, do the family finances, possibly be a working mother, trying to find time to take care of myself (working out!), and finding time to rest and listen to what my Heavenly Father is telling/ teaching me!
I was telling TJ that I need to put myself on a strict schedule. Why didn't someone come out with Mommy Wise? Baby Wise is a wonderful program that helps you get your babies on a great schedule/ routine. It works out great. My children are and have always been on a great schedule! I cannot say the same for me! I make sure their on schedule but that leaves me living my life around their schedule. This leads to some days without a shower, no quiet time, no time for working out, not enough quality time with TJ...
So my new years resolution is to figure out a schedule that works for ME and TJ and then also try and keep my childrens schedule (as best as possible). Everyone is probably saying "Good luck with that!".
So, if anyone could write a book called Mommy Wise and help me out with this that would be great! Happy New Year!
5 comments:
i wish you luck!! if you find out the secret please share!!!!
Beth I love you! You are such a good Mommy and I KNOW your house isn't ever that big of a mess (even if you think it is). You will find a new schedule that works great for all of you and it will seem as if it's always been that way!
I think all mommies feel the same way! I know something I need to get better about is just prioritizing what I'm going to do during nap time...that's probably the best time to make time for myself but I get caught up doing other things that could be done while she's awake. Good luck with all of your resolutions!
If you figure that out let me know! I am facing the same struggle myself and for 2009 this is what I decided. Its only the fourth day and the work part starts tomorrow so we will see. But om workdays I will get up at 5. I have to. If I want to spend time with God and getting my body healthy. When I get home around five I will concentrate on Noah and constructive play. And of course putting dinner on the table. After he is down and before heading to bed I will spend 20 mins picking up the house and the stick vacuum so the house appears orderly and clean so it doesn't stress me out. I've been doing that part and feel less stressful and orderly but I will let you know about the 5 am part.
This is a great idea! I have been searching for the elusive balance for ages and it's hard to always be trying to figure out how to manage things. It's great that you are thinking about this; I know you'll find something that works for you, even if doesn't mean you are getting to do everything you might want. It's b/c you are such a good mom that there is so much you want to do in a day. A friend always tells me to give myself lots of grace - hard to do, but true nonetheless. Hang in there!!
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