Can I just say I am so THANKFUL that this weekend consists of a whole lot of nothing. A weekend where I will NOT be running around with my head cut off or doing a million things. Yesterday I was hit with exhaustion. All of a sudden I just felt tired and bleh. That is not like me. I didn't even have the energy to teach my bootcamp - Thank goodness Alex was able to fill in. SORRY LADIES I wasn't there for the extra breaks! HA!!! But as I was relaxing God spoke to me on a few things but one that really stood out to me was: Slow Down. I can't always be busy. Can't always say YES to everything/everyone. Because if I do then I end up getting tired, headaches and feeling blue. And that I don't like to feel. So as I was praying I just keep crying and I kept asking is there more to this? What is so heavy on my heart. I kept getting: Rest in Me. Don't have fear my child. You have all the time in the world to do it all. But for now I need you to rest. Stay in prayer, keep your eyes fixated on me and let me counsel you. God never fails me and He always comes through when I need to be reminded.
Often times we get so caught up that we forget to focus on the important things. We are juggling multiple tasks, wearing multiple hats and always wearing our Superwoman capes. Yeah that is all dandy until you get hit with tiredness, fatigue and even a slight dose of depression. All women go through this especially us mothers. I don't know one woman that doesn't go through this - shoot if you are reading this and this is YOU please let us know your secret! Let's just keep it real being a Mom is one of the hardest job we will ever endure. We no longer get a good nights rest, we are constantly on the go, our children always need us. BUT! In order to give our best we have to be sure to rest and let certain things go. I was told yesterday that I make being a mom easy. I told her my secret was being organized. I've found that works well with me being a Stay at Home mom and a Work from Home mom. I'm constantly using my planner, writing To Do Lists and having structure. With organization, accepting help, praying and daily exercise it makes Motherhood rewarding. I always feel PROUD knowing I did my best. I gave Max everything he needed (not material things) and ending my day spending time with Alex. Just requires balance and rest. We can all do this - we are capable. Just have to take it one day at a time.
With that said I finally got some good nights rest - aside from Max sleeping with us and the 2am feeding. My spirit feels rested and I am looking forward to a relaxing weekend. It's a go with the flow type of weekend. My pictures came in so I can plan on working on Max's baby book. Reading my book. Enjoying an evening with some Fit Mamas and Sunday spending the day unplugging from social media and just hanging out with my boys - Making Memories.
What exciting plans do you have?
Be sure to rest, smile, spend quality time with your family and most of all ENJOY LIFE!
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