Can anyone recommend a book.......

mlc92404

I'm having a hard time balancing everything.  Being a mom of 2, keeping up the house, cooking cleaning, errands, being a good wife, me time etc (you get the point).  I'm a SAHM and really seem to struggle, even with help from DH. 

Thought maybe someone has read a good book that's helped them.

mamamurphy

mlc92404:

I'm having a hard time balancing everything.  Being a mom of 2, keeping up the house, cooking cleaning, errands, being a good wife, me time etc (you get the point).  I'm a SAHM and really seem to struggle, even with help from DH. 

Thought maybe someone has read a good book that's helped them.

 

I don't know of a good book!! But I couldn't agree with you more.

For me  I have serioulsly limited my time on the computer!  30mins in the morning while sipping coffee...quick check 15mins at the begin/end of nap time and then relaxing at night.

 I also make numerous to do lists.

I like to cross things off... even the every day chores...laundry, sweep kitchen flooretc.

Then I plan my errands around our schedules...usually Monday Wed & Thurs. since we don't have play groups or dance on those days.

I meal plan for a week and grocery shop 1x (sometimes I need produce and milk which is easily picked up at Trader Joes or something.

Good Luck! Being a SAHM is hard... and I kind of lost a year somewhere... no I tend to manage my time much like I would if I was working.  Helps!

I also get up and dressed and kids to 98% of the time! Makes a difference!

mlc92404

I think my biggest problem getting stuff done is, I hate starting something and being interrupted.  DS #2 isnt consistent with his naps so I'm always afraid I'm gonna start something and only get half done.  With DS #1 its really hard to clean because he is always into everything or his toys are everywhere.....doesnt help our house is way too small!!!  Lists are good, I use them for other things.  The kids get dressed every day and I get dressed most days.  My problem right now is my hair.  I cut it and now its WAY too much work.  I used to like showering at night, save me time, but I cant do my hair at night anymore