Oct 20, 2016

Survival of the Fittest

Life as a mom is hectic…but you already know that because you have kids too! Between feeding them, bathing them, helping them with homework, my own full-time job, sports, and sleeping…there isn’t much time left. There are constant feelings of stress, guilt, and frustration. The bumps in the road, the challenges, and the never ending demands are overwhelming and endless. I am always in survival mode and its survival of the fittest.

Below is my mom survival list. My advice…Keep all of these items handy at all times. Whether it is for you or for your child…you’ll need all them!
  • Coffee. Every. Single. Day. For me, it’s like gasoline. I don’t run without it. 
  • Paper Towels…Rolls upon rolls of paper towels. There is ALWAYS a mess to be cleaned up.
  • Kleenex – Keep them everywhere. There will be crying for the good, the bad, and the ugly. And the boogers…So many boogers. 
  • Band Aids – Stash those bad boys everywhere. Even if they don’t have a cut, I’ve discovered that Band Aids can magically fix everything. You’re tired…Here’s a Band Aid; Your tummy hurts…Here’s a Band Aid. You have to go poop…Here’s a Band Aid.
  • Wipes – Sticky fingers are inevitable. If there is something sticky to be found, they will find it. 
  • Sleeping Pills – Unless you enjoy never sleeping through the night. Knock yourself out for a blissful 8 hours of sleep.
  • Laughter – If you can’t do this, you are screwed! It’s a shit show. Sometimes literally.
  • Corkscrew…for the Wine….lots and lots of wine.
Surviving motherhood is not something you can learn overnight. It is a life-long journey and we are all learning as we go. Good luck to you. Happy Mothering!




13 comments:

  1. Great survival list, mine would have cheese added! Thanks for linking up with #momsterslink

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Cheese. That's funny. But very true! Thanks for reading.

      Delete
  2. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  3. THE BAND AIDS! Yes. I laughed out loud when I read that one. I don't know why but those things are magic! Haha great list!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Great list...just add ice cream, for me and the littles too!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Shoot! That is a good done! I can't believe I forgot that one. That is definitely necessary.

      Delete
  5. baby wipes and sleeping pills. Without them I am nothing.

    #momsterlink

    ReplyDelete
  6. And cake. Lots of cake. Definitely with you on the wipes. I physically can't cope if I've accidentally left home without any now. I'm wipe dependent! ;) #momsterslink x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Mmmmmm.....cake! You should check out my post "Live. Laugh. Poop." Look what happens when I forget wipes!!
      http://dailydumpshitshow.blogspot.com/2016/06/live-laugh-poop.html

      Delete
  7. Absolutely to all of the above. I have needed them all! I also need coffee, and at night a cuppa and some trashy TV!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Trashy TV...Good one! Thanks for checking out my post!

      Delete