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On Being Intentional With Time

April 3, 2017

I had a really good talk with my mom on the phone the other day. It was one of those conversations that I know I’ll remember. She said so many positive things to me that I have needed to hear for a long time. She filled me with life, and I can’t tell you what that did to me. In our conversation, she said something that really struck a chord with me on being intentional with our time. It may seem simple to some of you, but it had a major impact on me. Being a mother of three young children/babies is tough. Since having Weston, most days I’ve worn sweat pants and haven’t even bothered putting on make-up. That is a big deal for someone who loves fashion and enjoys being put together. I haven’t felt like myself.

Being Intentional With Our Time

Top // Leggings c/o Blanqi // Jacket // Sneakers // Sunglasses

Life is hard right now. Really hard. I didn’t think about how hard it would be to do simple things like shop. I have Sophie in the top part of the cart, Hamp in the big part and Weston in our wrap or carrier. I have little to no room for groceries, so we usually only pick up a couple of things at a time and get in and out as quickly as possible. People look at me with pity most of the time because one of them is usually screaming or crying. It’s embarrassing, awkward and exhausting. It can be so incredibly easy to get caught up in the every day hustle and bustle and forget to really be intentional with our time. I have a hard time enjoying certain things or really being in the moment with my children because I am usually too worried about everything going on. Are their sippy cups full? Do they need a diaper change? Have I asked Hampton to use the bathroom lately? You get the picture.

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So, now that it is April, my new challenge for myself is to be intentional with my time, my children, my friends and myself. I want to go out of my way to check in with my friends or have them over for dinner. I want to run and play with my kids without thinking of what all I should be getting done. I want to enjoy my nights with my husband on the couch watching Quantico. I want to be intentional and in the moment.

Being Intentional Sophie in FieldFlowers

This weekend, I did a lot of cleaning, but I also made sure to make time to play, and it was the most enjoyable weekend I’ve had in a long time. Going on family walks and playing in the yard and seeing how happy it made my kids was worth a million bucks!

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P.S. Don’t forget to enter my Giveaway on Instagram to win a pair of these super comfortable Blanqi leggings! Every postpartum/nursing mother needs these!

   

11 Comments / Filed In: Family and Parenting, fashion
Tagged: Giveaways, Mommy Diaries, motherhood, Parenting Tips

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  1. Sheila says

    April 3, 2017 at 8:21 am

    Prioritizing time for ourselves is so important, especially since you’re a mom! “Embracing the little things” is such a cliche, but it truly can have a large impact on your approach to life.

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  2. Life in ATX says

    April 3, 2017 at 9:22 am

    Such an important thing to talk about! Love this, and it’s a great reminder for myself!

    XO

    Lee Anne

    http://www.lifebylee.com

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  3. IG:Suetanyamchorgh says

    April 3, 2017 at 9:34 am

    I think everyone can relate. Making time for ourselves is very important. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. The Haunted Housewife says

    April 3, 2017 at 11:16 am

    My life is quite different than yours, but I could also benefit from being intentional with my time. Life is too short!

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  5. Belle Bermudez-Tubel says

    April 3, 2017 at 12:49 pm

    Such a great idea! I need to do this as well.

    Belle | One Awesome Momma

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  6. Rachel @ It's A Hero says

    April 3, 2017 at 12:50 pm

    I love this. I’ve struggled in the same ways since my youngest was born. Every day is a conscious choice for me, even to this day, 14 months later.

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  7. Jessica Battiato says

    April 3, 2017 at 4:37 pm

    I hear you mama!! I have a seven year old and a two year old and most days 9pm rolls around and I don’t know where my day went!! I hear it gets easier, but setting an intent for each day is a great start! XO

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  8. The How-to Guru says

    April 3, 2017 at 9:39 pm

    And this too … shall pass. “Intentional” is actually my theme word for 2017 and it really does affect everything when you start being intentional. You are a great Mom – it’s evident. Sending hugs your way!

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  9. Melissa says

    April 4, 2017 at 1:14 am

    Thank you for being so honest. Being a mom can be really hard even though we don’t always talk about it. I think your goal of being more intentional will be very beneficial! Good luck with it 🙂

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  10. jessica says

    April 4, 2017 at 5:12 am

    i love it! time is so valuable and cheers to moms giving great pep talks (:

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  11. Emme Chatterton says

    April 5, 2017 at 12:33 am

    Its so important to have a supportive woman like your mom, you’re very lucky! Time management is huge for me, I have to schedule my whole life or it all goes to pieces… my daybook is my brain!

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