Living the family life

Forgive me as I sit here to take a minute. Forgive me as I lock myself in the kitchen to eat lukewarm food that I have reheated for the third time today. Forgive me as I breakdown while the kids play in their room. I just need a moment… Forgive me because I vent about my “perfect” stay at home life. Forgive me as I complain about doing something you dream to do. Forgive me as I outburst at you that you have no idea what this life is like. Truth is...no one told me either. Children, forgive me as I get angry sometimes. Forgive me as I only want a moment to myself at times. Forgive me as I might seem to get onto or correct you often but I only want the best for you. Forgive me...I’m trying my hardest for you. Forgive me for being anxious all the time, no one told me my anxiety would get worse after having children. Forgive me as I cry, at times I just get so overwhelmed and feel lost. Forgive me when I get depressed, I can’t always fight it. Forgive me when I worry to much, I wo...

  Stop what you're doing for a moment. Breathe. Don't think about anything. Take a deep breath. Tune out the world for just a moment. Do you feel the rise and fall as you breathe? Take a deep breath. Just breathe.   To the mom hiding in a room alone trying to not break down in front of your babies. You will make it. Your hard work isn't for nothing. It's OK to break down. You need it. You're not struggling alone, I promise. Being a mom is HARD. It is by far one of the most difficult jobs in the world. Do not feel guilty because you needed a moment to break down or breathe. Those babies in there depend on you and you need this time so you can regroup. You're doing the best you can and those babies love you. You're their world. You need to care for you so you can care for them. You've got this.   To the mom who is hiding to sneak a snack. Eat. You're constantly making sure those babies are fed and well nourished. How many meals have you skipped? Quit...