Motherhood

I know it's been a while since my last post. I realize how incredibly hard it is to multi-task with two children while going back to work part-time. I decided to share a picture of how I have been feeling lately. I recently shared this on my Instagram, it expresses how I feel before and after work perfectly. Most mornings, I'm pretty much frustrated at the thought of all the things I need to do just to get out of the door. As well as, all the hustle and bustle that goes along with my job. But as soon as I'm done with my day, I feel like a weight has been lifted off of me. 

As I reflect on the past couple of months, I find myself with a new found appreciation and respect for mothers of multiple children and my mother in particular. I am one of FIVE children, yes FIVE. I have no idea how she had any sanity left. At all times you have to be aware of and fulfill the needs of all children while still maintaining your personal responsibilities. 

I recently accepted the fact that this new edition to my family also brought new realities on life. I will no longer always have things in order, the house cleaned daily, and every thing done according to my "To Do List." I'm going to have to be content with the times when only some rooms of the house are cleaned and only one thing is checked off my list. 

Motherhood has really taught me how to prioritize and ease up a bit. I have to learn how to give my self the same grace that I give my children. Focusing on what really matters :)