{Mommyhood]: Simplify, Refocus, Reenergize, Organize, & Rethink

This week I have been in the process of how to simplify, refocus, organize & rethink my time and energy. Weeks fly by in chaos normally and at the end of the week I wipe my brow and think what did we do and what did I accomplish??? So I have been re-evaluating my day and trying to loosely schedule it in a way just to give me something to focus on. I get overwhelmed by the messes in my house that I loose focus on what is important.I am trying to put quality time with the kids over cleaning up the house. Advice I hear from so many mothers that have teenage children or are empty nesters. So therefore I am creating pockets of time to focus on particular tasks so I can get things done that have to be done but also giving me planned ideas to do with the kids. I am also trying to discipline myself not to waste time on the Internet or things that really are not important when I do have time. I have been trying to do this for awhile and usually fail miserably but this week I have made some small strides. So instead of jumping on the Internet when I nurse, I try to keep a book handy, an easy task to do while nursing, or a book for me to read to Adilynn. I am also trying to think of simpler- quicker ways to do things as well in effort not to waste so much time. I just need to become more efficient! Sometimes I just have 5-15 mins to do the dishes, throw a load of wash in etc. I am sure all of this will take a long time to come to fruition. But HOPEFULLY taking small steps each week will hopefully help. I am sure when Elijah's day becomes a bit more routine that will help as well.

The weather has become helpful for me, Elijah, and Adilynn to get out of the house and become re-energized. Now if I just could get more sleep at night!!!

Here are some pictures of our week so far:

Adilynn and her need to sleep on the floor. She almost seems like she is building a nest for herself.