Before I jump in with the tips I have to share this cute and oh so true poem about the day in the life of a mom.
Now I lay me down to sleep,I pray my sanity to keep.
For if some peace I do not find, I’m pretty sure I’ll lose my mind.
I pray I find a little quiet
Far from the daily family riot
May I lie back — not have to think about what they’re stuffing down the sink, or who they’re with, or where they’re at and what they’re doing to the cat.
I pray for time all to myself (did something just fall off a shelf?)To cuddle in my nice, soft bed (Oh no, another goldfish — dead!)
Some silent moments for goodness sake (Did I just hear a window break?)
And that I need not cook or clean –(well heck, I’ve got the right to dream)
Yes now I lay me down to sleep, I pray my wits about me keep,
But as I look around I know –I must have lost them long ago! ~UC Berkeley Parents Network
Here are a couple of things I do to keep my sanity as a busy mom:~
I like to spend fifteen minutes meditating to clear my mind.
~ I do a couple of long deep breathes and say “and this too shall pass”.
~ If I’m really overwhelmed and frustrated I grab a pillow and scream into it. And I mean really scream into it. I swear this can be very cathartic. A day like this typically ends up being take-out dinner for the house.
So if you are feeling at wits end what are your tips as a busy mom?
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