Oooh, I hear you Mama! When A was around this age, I took her stroller up and down the hills of the neighborhood. Being in nature and socializing with neighbors helped me see the bigger picture instead of getting caught up in the things that didn't matter (Like cloth diapering! Didn't work for us 🤷🏻♀️)
(This is probably unhelpful considering it's nearing summer and you live in the desert, so take this with a grain of salt.)
But hobbies! Creativity! It probably feels terrible and you're in desperate need of a nap but you've kept a human alive for nearly a year and that is an accomplishment you should be proud of 👏
After I had my first kiddo I remember all the researching and record keeping. As more kids came along (I now have 4) I eased my grip on trying to be perfect. My mantra became “keep the baby alive”. Setting the bar low ensures success and gives you momentum to keep going. For hobbies, I joined a competitive trivia team. Put that encyclopedic mom brain to good use!
Hey Jess. I have been subscribing to these writing now for well over a year and they are always very refreshing to read. I didn't even know you can get adult colouring books so I'm definitely going to look into that! Thanks for the awesome read again!
Oooh, I hear you Mama! When A was around this age, I took her stroller up and down the hills of the neighborhood. Being in nature and socializing with neighbors helped me see the bigger picture instead of getting caught up in the things that didn't matter (Like cloth diapering! Didn't work for us 🤷🏻♀️)
(This is probably unhelpful considering it's nearing summer and you live in the desert, so take this with a grain of salt.)
But hobbies! Creativity! It probably feels terrible and you're in desperate need of a nap but you've kept a human alive for nearly a year and that is an accomplishment you should be proud of 👏
After I had my first kiddo I remember all the researching and record keeping. As more kids came along (I now have 4) I eased my grip on trying to be perfect. My mantra became “keep the baby alive”. Setting the bar low ensures success and gives you momentum to keep going. For hobbies, I joined a competitive trivia team. Put that encyclopedic mom brain to good use!
Hey Jess. I have been subscribing to these writing now for well over a year and they are always very refreshing to read. I didn't even know you can get adult colouring books so I'm definitely going to look into that! Thanks for the awesome read again!