Not everything is Okay...and that's Okay
Hi everyone! It´s been a while, I know. But we´ve been really busy at the Lifestyle Basic´s house. It´s been anything but Basic, I´d say it’s been a bit chaotic. Adjusting life with the fourth kiddo has been challenging, exciting, tiresome, overwhelming, easy flowing, and anything else you can think of. I really can´t complain, Baby L has been sweet as pie. She eats, poops, and sleeps. Basically that´s all she does, which for the time being, I must confess, is a charm. I still seem to not get anything done in the morning. I don´t know in what exactly, but time flies by in the morning, and when I least expect it, my older kids, by older, I mean 4 and 2, are back home. Having said that, you can imagine, that I get basically zero things done in the afternoon. But that´s Okay.
I still haven´t nailed how to organize life with my 4 kids and work and other activities. You can say, I am still in the trial and error phase. I basically call this the ¨survival mode¨. I am trying to manage, or juggle I should say, four kids under four, keep a sane mind, and have a decent organized home. The truth of the matter is, I have to constantly remind myself, ¨I am doing the best I can¨. Gilt comes rushing in when I hear my Petite Fleur, kid 3, looking for me, but I can´t be with her because I am feeding the baby. Sometimes I hear the older kids asking if I can go play with them, but at that precise hour I am giving a bath to the other two girls. How exactly I am supposed to split my time? Is there a right way or are you supposed to just go with the flow?
On the other hand, I haven't felt like myself lately. Part of the postpartum, I guess. I have that look all nailed down, messy hair, clothes doesn't fit, nails undone, sleep deprived, you name it. But if there is something I know, its this...This too shall pass. I know that before I know it, my little piece of heaven is going to be in kindergarten and I will be somehow missing these days. But in the meantime...Am I the only one that considers a glass of wine at 1 pm? I am the only one questioning my parenting and doubting myself? Am I the only one living out of sweat pants and t-shirts? If there are other mommas out there that feel the same, I guess we gotta tell ourselves, we are doing the best we can! Hoorah for us!
I have to say at the same time I am enjoying my time at home, but I also miss the little bit of ¨me time¨ I had, and organizing beautiful homes. I already have a few projects in line for the beginning of the year, so I have already started with my online shopping for baskets, bins, and containers. Can´t wait to show all of you before and after pics. But in the meantime, I guess I´ll be sharing with you guys a few tips for special areas of your home. If there is anything in particular you´d like me to talk about, let me know!
Xoxo
Carolina