I just finished reading a great book entitled "I was a really good mom before I had kids" by Trisha Ashworth and Amy Nobile. It's an easy read, lots of fun and I learned a couple things. The authours, both moms themselves, recognize how hard it is to be a mom and how sometimes, we make it harder on ourselves than it needs to be. Whether we like it or not, there is a lot of competition among mothers. I don't think anyone sets out to be competitive, usually it's friendly conversation amongst friends and other parents, but then the comparisons start. Well Bobby is walking so shouldn't Sophie be walking too? So and so is already taking piano lessons... is my child missing out? Am I denying her the chance to become the next Mozart? Take a deep breath, relax. Give your child a hug, that's all they really want. They could care less about whether you bake cookies for their class or buy them. Realistically speaking most have to be pre-packaged anyway due to allergies!
Some of the time it is hard to focus on what's really important. We have too much on the go and just don't take the time to slow down and see what we really need. Edit your to do list, prioritize what's left, involve your spouse in helping you and schedule some time for yourself. Whatever you don't get done you can worry about later, it will still be there! If it never gets done, who cares! Likely no one will know but you!
Take it easy!
