Motivation

Being a stay at home mom, while by far the best decision I have ever made, is HARD work! I have an endless to do list and am constantly comparing myself and my kid to the Pinterest moms all around me. My kid doesn't get a bath every night. I don't always get dinner on the table, my house is never spotless, though I try. I have an endless to do list with projects that go undone. Then there are my personal goals that haven't been completed. Daily I struggle to not feel less than enough. I constantly remind myself that as long as I am spending quality time with my child, that it's enough. I may not have a successful work from home business, or a house filled with perfect pinterest crafts, a table filled with home made delicious recipes or everything in it's place.. just yet... but I do have an appreciation for the time I can spend with my husband and my son. I treasure that. 
I find it difficult to get motivated to complete my to do list.. but maybe playing with my son on the floor chasing his wooden train is more than enough. The list can wait. I will get motivated eventually. There will be time for success in the things that the world views as successful. There will be time later but today I will treasure my time with my family, because tomorrow is promised to no one..

Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children.

-Charles Swindoll

Just Breathe

Just breathe, that's what I have to tell myself as I am staring at my to-do list. My husband and I just made a life changing decision that is terrifying and exciting and stressing me the crap out! I put in my notice at work and am about to join ranks with all the other stay at home mom's out there.
Pro's
I get to watch my baby grow up!!!
I think that pro in itself will outweigh any con.. but to be fair.. I will list the con's
Con's
I am not a stay at home type person.
I loved my job.
Did I mention this decision is stressing me out, My income is now null and void.
(I know my husband will take care of us, but I am prone to worrying.)

I think I will learn to enjoy being a mom and wife. Maybe I'll end up barefoot in the kitchen with a baby on my hip. I am kind of excited to try all these pinterest recipes I never had time to try before.
I will be searching for ways to make and save money while at home and keep my family fed and healthy.

Well the adventures of this new SAHM are about to begin.. here we go..

“No man should bring children into the world who is unwilling to persevere to the end in their nature and education.”  - Plato