Most of the past six years of motherhood, bedtime has been the last chore to check off my list—the last thing I have to do before I can sit down and be me again, or not be so needed, to really have a chance to relax for an hour or so before I fall to the pillow exhausted. But I’m realizing I’ve been getting it wrong, and that is likely why it’s been a struggle so many nights.
I get burned out a lot. From what I understand, I’m not alone in this, especially among moms. People keep telling me I just need to find some balance. But, what if my life just isn’t balanced right now? What if perfectly balanced days with equal parts rest and activity aren’t an option? What if time with …
There is something so centering and grounding about the beach. I needed that sort of energy after a busy, overscheduled long weekend, so I loaded my boys up and slogged down to the beach, buckets, shovels, snacks and towels in tow. We went on a long walk, the three of us, me and my two …
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Everywhere I look, smart phones hold a prominent seat at the table. They’re getting all the attention. They’re given the loudest voice. We look through their lenses to view the real world, rather than simply looking. We ignore the real, live, breathing people sitting next to us in order to stare at a screen. I …
Anxiety, for me, is looking for what’s wrong (or what could go wrong) and getting stuck on it. Gratitude tells me to look for what’s right and get stuck there in the glow instead.
It feels necessary and right to start with this small freedom—which is actually kind of a big deal—the freedom to choose your legacy. But, this is where it all started for me. I spent a lot of the first few years of motherhood overwhelmed by the work, the chores, the lack of sleep, the weight …