Comradare

“You just wrote the story of my life.” So began a facebook message from a friend about yesterday’s post. Other readers stopped by to share similar stories, ideas, and support:


“Of all the feelings associated w/ motherhood (joy, anger, guilt, love, tenderness, etc.) I think feeling overwhelmed is my least favorite.” 


“Someone told me once to make a list of all the things I did do during the day, instead of thinking about all of the things I didn’t do. Not a bad idea, eh?” 


“Amen! Okay, right there with you.”


“You describe how I am all the time.”


I, of course, don’t wish my same feelings on anyone, but it felt good to know that other women I admire, other moms, feel the same way too. That we’re all struggling to figure it out, that everyone is seeking that elusive balance in life.


I actually never got around to making that fancy chore schedule I described. I haven’t totally thrown it out the window, but I just didn’t have the time. I managed to vacuum in preparation for an interview coming to my house, plug in some Scentsy to freshen up the house, and get a few things organized. Just accomplishing those small things helped to lighten my load a bit. 


As I face the Friday (Yeah!) ahead, I’m also going to take some of the great advice offered yesterday:


“Another idea is to do the 15 minute clean up. Just set a timer and do 15 minutes of clean up. Then be satisfied with what you got done (you’d be surprised).”


“I will say that if you have a bread machine, making your own bread is seriously no trouble at all. “


“My eating habits are terrible when I get stressed/overwhelmed too, so I sometimes drop everything and make sure we have a good, nutritious dinner on the table.”


“Sometimes you just have days where you can only wave that little white flag, forgive yourself… and then promptly put yourself down for a nap!”


This is why I blog – support, friendship, sharing thoughts and ideas. These comments definitely lightened my mood yesterday. Thank you.