Why you don’t need a parenting course…

I started to notice when it was happening.

It would be the beginning of the day when I was trying to get my daughter to school on time. She would be playing (or arguing) with my younger son. The clock was telling me we weren’t gonna make it. Can you just get your shoes on?

I started to feel the pressure of it all. Getting one to school on time. Spending the day with the other while trying to chip away at a mile-long to-do list. We were going to be late. Again.

Or when it’s the end of the day. I’m exhausted from ticking boxes, juggling tasks and managing projects from work and life. I made it through dinner but now I’m DONE. 

The house is a disaster. There are toys and clothes everywhere, and they still needed to put on pj’s, brush teeth, and read a book. A bath? Forget it.

I had asked them four times, and it’s like they don’t even hear me anymore. Until I finally lose it and start to yell. I turn on the scary mommy voice and they finally take notice.

We would do this nearly every night.

My husband was constantly traveling for work so it was all on me.

I started to notice a pattern.

I yelled when we were going to be late.

I yelled when I was exhausted and at my breaking point. But they’re just kids being kids. 

I began to realize that although I could do anything, I couldn’t do everything.  We live in a culture where we’re taught to suck it up, push through and get it all done. But it doesn’t have to be that way. 

I had to make room for my own wants and needs.  I stopped taking my place at the back of the line. 

If this sounds familiar to you, I want you to know you’re not alone. And you don’t need a parenting course. You need to take care of you.

It’s your turn. It starts with you. 

Want to know more? Click here.

XO Kelle and Nina