The Line Between Scheduled and Over-Scheduled

Yes! I felt this way last spring when we had something almost every day of the week. My solution was to cut ECFE this year. Granted, I don't have the WAHM role to juggle as well, so it's probably tougher for you. Maybe there's something that you could cut too? Or ask Morgan to pick up (if possible)? And, this sounds counter-intuitive, but schedule some one-on-one time with both Henry & Nora. Just 20 minutes or so, nothing too long. That way you won't feel like you're short-changing them as much. You probably already get your quality time with Nora at night or when Henry is at preschool. Hang in there! You're doing a fantastic job & there's no shame in saying no when you need the time instead.

You are definitely not alone Nicole. I've been struggling as well the moment I had my second baby. The same way the decline of the quality of blog because I tend to avoid proof reading(too busy, can't think what to and how to write it properly etc). Just too many things in my head and responsibilities. Last time, I contemplated and realized that I have too tired and exhausted for the past days because I've been blogging much, thinking much of and spending more time looking up for activities for the kids rather than spending it with them, husband and tidying up the house. So I told myself the reason why I am a stay at home is for the kids, husband and to make a loving stress free home. So for the past weeks I'm spending less in the blogging world and focus on the family.

Oh you are so so soooo not alone! I told myself that Evie's 3rd month was about getting back into my thesis a bit each week...it has happened once - everything else, and there seems to be so much 'else' right now - barely fits in. AND Teddy is at kindy 3 days a week! My only advice is that this time is a passing, very hard, one & that it will be easier one day (I feel this gives me hope haha) but to survive in the meantime maybe get a bit of time in for yourself? A bath or yoga or a quiet cup of tea or anything that revives you, once a week or 3 minutes a day, will do you a world of good. I stick Teddy in front of the telly with some toast for 15 minutes while I shower with Evie in her bouncer in the bathroom...it is my ritual every morning & I cherish that time. Much love xox