The "S" word

Yes! The “S” word! You know that word, STRESS! So over the last week completely stressed out is an understatement. As a stay at home mom to two non school age girls I was used to really making my own schedule and not having to do something every day. Last week, mid-week, my oldest started preschool as I mentioned in another post. I was ready but didn’t prepare for the emotional and physical stress of being busy, getting up and getting moving every day. We are up anyway by 7am every morning but unless we have somewhere to be we would ease into our day. Not anymore!

Here is how my week looked last week, at a glance. Each day I still had to do the regular cleaning, cooking, caring for the girls, shopping etc. So Monday night I also had my monthly Bible study with a lady from church who comes over, Tuesday the girls started back at dance class in the afternoons, Weds morning Natalie started preschool and my youngest (3yr old) had her well visit with a vaccine, Thursday preschool again in the morning and then on Friday preschool with both girls having a dental cleaning in the afternoon. Our schedule was so much busier compared to what we are use to.

Let me get something straight, I am not complaining about this for a pity party, I’m just saying that as grateful as I am that I am able to stay home with my girls we have always had a certain routine and now that we have added something early in the morning, this schedule change hit like a brick wall. I so under estimated the adjustment to our schedule. I know it’s just getting use to a new routine and seeing this week isn’t as packed I think its going to be less stressful.  

I want to hear ideas of how others deal with stress in their lives. I have always been a worry wart and over think things so I tend to be stressed easily. I have got better with it over the years compared to even 2yrs ago, but like everything in life I’m always learning and readjusting. I know a lot of people say to deal with stress you need to get daily exercise, let’s face it, I’m lacking in this area. I just haven’t made that time for myself to do that daily.  So I am working on trying to get up a little earlier and fit that in.

So this was how my week went last week and that’s why I wasn’t posting as much. I was trying to prioritize and try to not add to my already over booked week. So here’s to learning to relax and deal with stress! Let me know what you do that you find helps you deal with stress; I would love to hear your ideas and suggestions.

I must add one thing. I'm so thankful that my husband did help with cleaning up dinner and playing with the girls so I could focus on what I need to do. I dont want others to think that he doesn't try to help me when I am stressed or overwhelmed.  I dont know if any other moms do this but I dont always ask for help from him with what I feel is my responsibility as a stay at home mom. This is something I am working on but I think Moms, working or stay home, think that we can handle it all and tend to not ask for help when needed.