1. Prioritise
There’re a zillion and one things on my to-do list, so prioritising is key. For now, my #1 priority as a Stay-At-Home-Mum is to take good care of the kids. On the busiest days, as long as the kids are well-fed, well-rested and generally happy, that’s enough. It’s completely ok to have a messier house, not to homeschool, and not to blog.
2. Delegate when necessary
I acknowledge to myself that I’m no supermum. I try to do my best but if I need help, I’d ask for it and will delegate. In our case, this is usually to hubby or the family helper, if they’re available. Oh, and also to Vee. Fetching a handkerchief, picking up toys for baby, entertaining baby, putting clothes into the wardrobe, etc. Little things add up!
3. Me-time
During a crazily overwhelming period, me-time is even more important than usual to let me stay sane. With no mood and time to blog, I read after the kids slept. And I did retail therapy by online window shopping too!
Ok, not just window shopping. I bought stuff, including a new tourmaline ceramic hair dryer that makes my hair super-smooth after blow-drying. Looking good certainly makes me feel happier and more energetic, even at home.
4. Confide in someone
There was a recent stressful day when Baby Jae was fussy, Vee started skipping his afternoon nap for the first time, and hubby came home late. It was overwhelming, and I nearly snapped. I confided in hubby that night and quickly bounced back with his support.
So it’s perfectly fine not to be a supermum. Most importantly, Happy Mummy = Happy Baby!