Parenting two kids while trying to manage the emotional toll of the season can be overwhelming. I swear some days, it feels like I’m just barely keeping it all together.
The challenge is real, but baby we WILL get through this!
Here’s how I’m going to navigate this Holiday season.
When you’re a mom, it’s easy to push your own needs to the back burner. Between the diaper changes, school before and after runs, meal prep, and bedtime routines, it can feel like there’s no time to care for yourself. Especially when your spouse works a lot. Literally for a few months my mind was in a real fog.
Schedule ME TIME
The best way to explain it is create moments of light! First thing for me- Schedule your self care on days that you have help. Whether it be a 1 hr break or a full- day. Do it! The high of getting it done will last a few days.
Get over the GUILT
One of the hardest parts of parenting is the guilt. Sometimes I want to do EVERYTHING but I can’t whether it be financially or just physically. But here’s what I’ve come to realize: I am doing enough, even on the days when I feel like I’m not. My kids don’t need me to be perfect or pick the perfect event/opportunity; they need me to show up—sometimes just in the best way I can manage for that day. And when I do show up, even if it’s just for a walk to the park or a dance party, it’s enough.
Get OTHERS involved
This one might be hard, but if you have a bit of a village, try to get your child to connect with them on days when you’re mentally need a break. Whenever Grandma is available, I’ll bring the oldest one over and get them to bake holiday treats. Or schedule a play date with the cousins so that they can be distracted while I mentally replenished myself.
Thank you so much for reading this post and I hope that you’re doing well!
