It’s Okay

It’s okay that you haven’t put on make-up for two days, or brushed your hair…did you have time to brush your teeth today? It’s okay.

It’s okay that you have a pile of laundry to do, but you just got the baby down and all you want to do is sleep. Just sleep. You will get that laundry done eventually. Those dishes can wait. It’s okay.

It’s okay that you feel guilty sometimes for having a second child while your first is still only a baby himself. (Okay, that one was for me) It’s okay.

It’s okay that you are still in your pajamas at 1pm.

It’s okay that your dog peed on your floor because you forgot to let her out.

It’s okay that you have peanut butter in your hair from lunch…yesterday,  and you just remembered you should probably wash that out at some point.

It’s okay to read that book to your son who is really wanting you to sit down with him instead of catching up on your work.

It is so easy to feel overwhelmed and exhausted when you are a mother. Especially a new mother, or as I’ve learned recently – a pregnant mother. It’s okay to give yourself some “me” time and to rest when you really need to. God says in Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Even God rested on the 7th day. Everyone needs to rest at some point. It’s okay to ask for help and to cuddle on the couch with your husband after a long day instead of getting those chores done. It’s okay to fall a little behind to spend more quality time with your kids. You will catch up and everything will be okay.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed with all of your daily tasks?