A MOM REFLECTING ON 2019
As 2020 was approaching, I asked myself: what was 2019 for me? Do you ever do that? My first answer was “hard.” But, immediately after I answered “hard,” I said “and full of giggles.”
Why Was 2019 Hard For Me?
2019 has been a big adjustment for me. I started working from home in 2016. In 2019, I had to manage working from home while being a stay at home mom and trying to keep up with with the housework. Holy Moly!!! Trying to focus on anything became a real struggle for me. My mind was and is a scattered mess. My business didn’t grow in 2019, but I was able to maintain it and I will consider that a victory.
Momlife had its hard moments too. 2019 had moments of feeling like a failure.
Can
you relate to those thoughts?
Oh and don’t forget about trying to keep up with the house work… oh and trying to be a wife and make time for my husband. Note that I say “trying” because there are days that it just doesn’t happen.
Are you reading this and thinking, “I can relate?” I hope you know that if you struggle managing everything, you are not alone.
But…
I think every day in
2019 was full of giggles or smiles. How often can you say that you smiled or
laughed every single day in a year? Hudson has brought so much joy into my
life. Hearing his giggles or seeing his smile make life’s struggles seem so
little. You know the saying, laughter is good medicine? I think it is true! In
2019 this is what brought out the giggles for Hudson and I (yes if he is
giggling -> I’m giggling)
Check out Hudson dancing with the tambourine we made around Christmas time.
The
giggles and smiles make the hard times worth it. So as I look at 2020, I say
bring on the giggles. I know I will have more hard times, but being able to
work from home and be with my son and hear those daily giggles makes my heart
smile.
Advice For You
If you find yourself having a hard moment:
In your busy life, don’t forget to be present: