Being a mom is the best thing that’s ever happened to me, but lately, I feel like taking care of my two little ones (3 and 5 years old) is draining all my energy. I love them with all my heart, but there are days when I don’t stop for even a minute between cleaning, taking care of them, calming tantrums, and starting all over again. And the exhaustion brings a lot of guilt… Should I be more patient? More present? Don’t get me wrong, I adore my kids, but sometimes I feel overwhelmed by everything. I just needed to vent a little and see if anyone else feels the same. How do you balnce the love we feel for our kids with the exhausting daily routine?
I feel exactly the same way! My kids are also 4 and 7, and it’s just crazy. We always imagine those perfect moments of playing and laughing, but in reality, most of the time we’re running after them, cleaning up their messes, and begging for a little quiet to at least think. I try to remind myself that it’s okay to be tired, that we’re not superhuman, and that the hard days still count. Sometimes when the guilt hits me hard, I focus on those small moments of pure love, like when they hug you for no reason. Yes, the routine can be exhausting, but those moments remind us why we do it all. Have you ever tried to have “me time,” even if it’s just 10 minutes a day? I do it I go for a 15 to 20 minute walk and it helps me settle, also, I remind myself that the days are long but the years are short, Ill miss them being young.