I woke up determined to have a good Monday.
But the littles were cranky and whiny. It’s probably a combination of being overtired from a lot of activities yesterday and teething. So we watched a movie on Hulu, ate waffles, and had their all-time favorite—BATH TIME. I threw caution and productivity to the wind because they needed a slow day. Don’t we all, sometimes? Sometimes we all need a little quiet and a little laziness. Alphabet activities, art projects, and dishes have been put on tomorrow’s to-do list as we soaked up some snuggles, waffles, and dinosaur time before nap time. All too often we get caught up in the Pinterest crafts and social media competition of motherhood. We’re so caught up in keeping up that we don’t enjoy the littleness, the quiet, and the lazy days. Not every day has to be a super mom day. Just like not every day do I expect my kids to be on their best behavior, adjust to wacky schedules, or have their emotions in check. Sometimes it’s okay to have a chill day. In fact, it’s good for everyone’s mental health to take a day off every now and then. Nurturing our children’s souls is just as important as their minds and bodies. The four walls of their home is their safe space to just be. Too many people now a days are struggling when it comes to their mental health, myself included. We can eat all the kale we want, but it won't change what's going on in our minds. Our soul needs some soul-kale which is often find in quiet, relaxing moments. This is something I want to teach my kids early on because it's just as important to take care of our mental health as it is our physical health. We can take a day off every now and then. It's okay to do nothing sometimes. It can even be good for us.
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Megan is a stay-at-home mom to a stubborn and charming toddler and adorable baby girl. She is a freelance writer who hasn't slept in way too long.. She survives off of the pot of coffee her wonderful husband makes her FRESH each morning and any snack she can grab while keeping up with her little ones. Archives
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