Hard Days are NO JOKE

You want to know why taking care of your emotional wellbeing is so challenging?!

Because it’s not a one-and-done kind of thing!
It’s an ongoing process—one that asks for patience, grace, and consistency.
You have to tend to it even on the really hard days. 

And let me tell you, today was one of those days.

Part of the reason?
Well… I have this not-so-great habit of staying up way too late trying to get things done. Laundry, painting (don't ask), prepping for the next day—because it’s the only time the house is quiet and my brain can think straight. But that usually means sacrificing sleep. And this morning, that caught up with me. I overslept and woke up already feeling behind.

But before I could spiral, my little one climbed into bed with me. I took a few deep breaths, gave a sleepy smile, and got up to start the day.

Could I have used more than a few deep breaths? Oh, absolutely.
But sometimes, you take what you can get. And today, that meant checking in with myself and doing just a little bit extra.

Throughout the day, I snuck in more deep breaths, did a few stretches in between marble run demonstrations and the ever-growing list of “Mom, can you…?” requests. I tried to keep myself present. Grounded.

But I also cried. I felt overwhelmed.
Overstimulated.
Exhausted.
Because I’m human.

As much as I try to be supermom, reality always sets in and reminds me, I am human. 

Oh—and did I mention we lost power too? Because of course we did.
At one point I just sat there and thought:

What if I hadn’t checked in with myself today?
What if I didn’t have the self-awareness to notice how I was feeling and do those small things to help?

The day would have looked a whole lot different. Probably messier. Definitely heavier.

Here’s the thing:
Hard days are going to happen. Unexpected things will throw us off. But if we’re consistently showing up for ourselves—even in small ways—it makes a difference. Especially when those tough days hit.

Being a mom? It’s not a job you can call in sick for.
There’s no PTO.
No real “off” switch.
It’s a 24/7 act of love. And while we pour so much into everyone else, we have to remember:

We deserve our own care too.

Kindness toward yourself isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity.
Because the love, grace, and support you offer yourself on the hard days is what helps you keep showing up—again and again.

Even when the power goes out.

Even on the toughest days, always remember....

YOU GOT THIS!!