Ukraine Adoption

Winter blahs?

We smile and joke about how we don't have enough time in the day to get everything done. Sometimes people ask us how we manage. We don't always take the time to think about it, probably for fear that things would fall apart. Just because we stop, it doesn't mean the clock stops, too.

If you are nodding your head, you might be a working mom.

I know all moms work because there is so much to do at home and with the kids. But then there are the moms with jobs outside the home too. There are a lot of us out there. We have an unofficial support group, though no one really has the time to meet.

But find comfort in this: We all know what you are going through. We all know that your house doesn't have to be perfect all the time, your kids don't always have to look like they stepped out of a magazine (especially when you gave up the battle over what they will wear that day.) We know that meals in the car and frantic stops for last-minute cupcakes for the class party are the norm. But it's ok: we're all sisters in this life and we support you.

I rarely do this and please don't call me Oprah but I'm recommending a book. It's called Take Time for your Life. I bought it a few years ago and it sits by my bedside so I can read a few chapters every once in a while. It tells you to slow down, pick your priorities, cut off people and things that suck your energy, take some time to do nothing but sit and think. It's not touch-feely, it's matter of fact. You will find some clarity in your life choices, your family will appreciate your calmer demeanor.

And sisters, this is what we need sometimes. Someone to tell you to take time for your life. Everyone wins.