Our house is slowly coming along. Not at the pace that we could hope for, but it's getting there (I'll be posting some photos in the next couple weeks). They extended our completion date by a whole month, which is a let down. I've actually been so busy that it really hasn't got me down too much. It's amazing how being a mom can really keep your mind occupied. I keep telling myself that I'll slowly start packing stuff up, but just never get a chance to. Part of me is sad to leave the house we're in now. We got engaged here, married here, & had our son here. This house means a lot to me. Ben thinks I'm crazy about that stuff, but the mom in me doesn't want to give it up. I feel like we have so many memories here & thankfully most of them are really great memories.
Talking about great memories, Barrett's 1st birthday is coming up next week & I still can't believe that this year is already gone! He's growing more every day & doing new things like crazy. I can't believe that it's been a whole year since he was born. I honestly never would've expected it to fly by so fast. I can't wait to celebrate, but I honestly get tears in my eyes just thinking about how things are flashing by.
It sure seems like things get so busy sometimes that I forget to slow down & actual enjoy being a mom. Not that I have never enjoyed it, but on most days it just seems like work. My son is just growing up too fast & the only way I can slow it down is savor every second of it.
I decided I would share a couple things I do & think about to help keep myself grounded.
1. Breathe
It seems so simple, but trust me it works. Telling yourself to just breathe can really make you think about the important things. When things seem overwhelming or extra stressful just breath! Go in another room, close the door & just take a minute to yourself. Moments like that can really help you see between right & wrong. They can also keep you sane! It'll be okay :)
2. Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
Everyone has a bad day & it doesn't make you a bad person. Things will happen if you want them to or not & there is no reason to stress about all the little things you can't change. Things like cleaning up dog poop baby foot prints isn't something you hope for, but it happens & you have to move on. Remember you're not the only one who has bad days, your kiddos do too. Take 2 seconds to give them a hug or kiss (even if they fight it) & let go of all the little things.
3. Be a Kid
Get down to your little one's level & try to see things through their eyes. It's amazing all the things you can miss out on when we don't take the time to look. Being a parent is hard work & sometimes being one of the kids can help remind you of what fun is & also
help you understand your own kids. So take the time to crawl around the floor & explore, see the world through your kids eyes. Experiencing new (or forgotten) things is fun & your kids will love that you are joining in.
4. Realize What's Important
I can't emphasize this one enough. It always amazes me of how fast people can overlook the most important things in life. Family & love! We live in such a materialistic world & we are taught to buy buy buy. I think if everyone just stopped to think about what really matters most then things would be less stressful. My son is the most important thing, every second I spend with him & every milestone I go through with him is the important thing in my life. Deciding what's important to you can really help you be happier & have less stress.
Here's a picture of Barrett chowing down on some yummy Paradise Bakery. I never get a chance to treat myself & at home everything is just so busy all the time. I decided I would have a special relaxing lunch date with my adorable son! I really loved it & I know he did too. Moments like that are what make being a stay-a-home mom extra special & worth it.
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