My favourite day of the week is today. It’s my day I say no to work and focus on play with the kids. On my work days I feel proud of what I have achieved, but it doesn’t even compare to how I feel after a day with the kids. I feel SO much more proud of myself at the end of a day of purely being a mum. It’s so hard. I don’t stop. These two are BUSYYYY. It’s faster Paced than any job I have ever had (and I have worked in childcare), and it’s also super unpredictable which is a challenge in itself. But I forget about work, my phone, and my never ending to do list so we can just have fun. And they just love it, and our bond strengthens every time days like this happen.
When they go to bed at lunch time I do everything I need to do around the house and then when they wake up we are back to playing. What makes me feel so proud at the end of the day is knowing how happy my children are and also knowing how capable I am even with no help. Don’t get me wrong, this 7 days a week would not be healthy. We all need a support system in place to have some time out otherwise burn out will happen and that doesn’t help anyone at all. Without the help I have organised a couple of days a week so I can work and get some me time, I wouldn’t have the energy for days like today. I wouldn’t be as involved. I would be zoning out, scrolling and turning on the TV. It’s the time I have to myself which makes me a way better mother for my children. There was a bit of a dampener on the day when Nick got home because he said he isn’t well. He said he feels sick and hasn’t been able to eat all day. I really hope it’s nothing serious and passes… we shall see.