I swear I blinked and suddenly we're halfway through July. Somehow, I'm planning a first birthday party, prepping for back-to-school, chasing a kitten who thinks she owns the place, and trying to keep the house from falling apart all at once.
My youngest turns one tomorrow. One whole year with this sweet, wild little soul who has added so much joy to our lives. He's curious, clingy, silly, and absolutely adored (oldest sister claims he's her baby). I've been soaking it all in, the sleepy cuddles, the belly laughs, the way he lights up when he sees his siblings.
Cleo, our once-fragile rescue kitten, is growing fast. She's healthy, thriving, and very opinionated. She's either sprinting across the house or curled up on my lap like she owns the place which, let's be honest, she kind of does.
And me? I'm in full-on planning mode. Between birthday prep, blog work, and school supply lists already stacking up, my brain feels like it's running in six directions. Sticky notes are everywhere, laundry is never really "done," and I keep reheating the same cup of coffee until it's basically a science experiment.
To be honest, it's a lot for one person. Even on good days. Even when I feel like I've got a handle on things. I'm incredibly thankful for the help I have, it's the little things, like someone running to the store for me, or watching the baby so I can mop the floor in peace. I don't take that for granted.
But when everything piles up and I don't know where to start, I have a few things I do to bring myself back to center. They're not magic solutions, but they make me feel like I've got some control.
When I'm overwhelmed and don't know where to begin, here's what helps:
- Reset one room. Not a deep clean, just enough to make it feel calm. Clear off surfaces, open a window, fluff a pillow. It gives me a place to breathe.
- Write it all down. I do a full brain dump on paper, no order, no pressure. Then I pick three small things I can do, instead of trying to do everything at once.
- Set a 15-minute timer. I'll clean, declutter, or sort whatever I can in those 15 minutes. It gets me out of my own head and into action.
- Give myself permission to pause. Sometimes I need to sit down, breathe, and remember that not everything has to be done today.
Something that's made a big difference for me lately is sticking to a simple cleaning schedule. Nothing fancy, just a rhythm that helps keep things from feeling chaotic. It's been a huge help in managing the day-to-day while juggling everything else.
If that's something you'd be interested in, let me know. I'm happy to share what works for me, maybe it can help you find a little more peace in the middle of the chaos, too.
We're all figuring it out as we go. Some days are smooth, some are messy, but every day is a chance to try again.
"You don't have to have it all together to be doing a beautiful job. Sometimes showing up, tired but trying, is more than enough." - Alicia
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