Life with Essie B.

I’m a tired mommy. I’m sure you are too. We’re all in this together.

There are good days and there are bad days. There are ugly days, too. But we keep going. We keep fighting. We keep being the best moms we can be.

On the good days, my kids make me laugh. They make me smile. They make me feel loved. They make me feel like I can do anything.

On the bad days, my kids drive me crazy. They fight with each other. They don’t listen. They make messes. They make me want to pull my hair out.

On the ugly days, I’m exhausted. I’m overwhelmed. I’m stressed. I’m questioning my sanity. I’m wondering if I’m cut out for this motherhood thing after all.

But then I wake up the next day and I do it all over again. Because I love my kids. And I know that they love me too.

So to all the tired moms out there, I see you. I hear you. I feel you. We’re in this together.

Here are a few tips for surviving the tired mommy chronicles:

• Take care of yourself. This is so important. Make sure you’re getting enough sleep, eating healthy foods, and exercising regularly. You can’t pour from an empty cup.
• Ask for help. Don’t be afraid to ask for help from your partner, friends, family, or even a professional. You don’t have to do this alone.
• Take breaks. When you’re feeling overwhelmed, take a break. Go for a walk, take a bath, or read a book. Do something that will help you relax and recharge.
• Don’t sweat the small stuff. It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day chaos. But it’s important to remember that the small stuff doesn’t matter in the grand scheme of things.
• Have fun. Make sure you’re still enjoying your life. Spend time with your kids doing things that you all enjoy. Make memories that you’ll cherish forever.

Being a tired mommy is hard work. But it’s also the most rewarding job in the world. So keep your head up, mamas. We’re doing great.