Being a MORE Productive Mom

As a mom, it is easy to feel like you are about to lose your sanity, as your toddler dumps out all the toys in the toy basket for the fifth time this morning.  You didn't get to finish your cup of coffee that you reheated for the third time today.  You forgot to pay that one bill that you have yet to put on auto pay. You haven't brushed your teeth yet because you just forgot.  I have learned in my three years of being a mom, that there are certain things that I can do to keep myself and my family from going crazy.  I hope these are helpful to you!

Me Time

For me, I MUST have this at some point during the day. Either during nap time or before bed (if I have to stay up an hour after everyone is asleep, i do.)  I NEED time in the quiet, by myself to do important things, like watch Netflix. Moving on.

Ask for Help

Don't be stubborn or shy.  If someone offers help, TAKE IT! If you need help, ASK! Whether it's your mom, husband or a friend, ask! Even if it's just that someone watch your kids for an hour, so you can wash your hair and shave your legs. Do it!

Have a Routine ... ish

I am not a scheduler, however, I usually write out a general plan for the day, week or month. This way I can stay organized, almost always never forget anything and plan activities to keep us busy. I don't know what I would do without my planner!  But, let's be honest, we can have super unplanned lazy days too! Yay! SAHM life!

Get out!!!

This one took me a while to fully realize its potential.  Getting out of the house daily, even if it's just to go to the grocery store, is HUGE! It breaks up the day, get's the kid's energy out and *BONUS* you can come home to a clean house!  This is seriously a game changer!

Give Grace

You will not be perfect and you probably won't get everything done. But, that's so not a big deal! There is always tomorrow! The house will always get messy again and the laundry never ends, even if you have a laundry schedule.  Don't sweat the small stuff. Enjoy your time with your kids! In the end you won't remember the day you didn't make it to storytime at the library. You will remember the smiles on your kids faces as they drip ice cream all over their new Christmas outfits.

third day hair and leftover for dinner

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