I always say that I am the best Mum I can possibly be. Some days Im better then others but each day I give it what I ahve to give.

I hate this feeling – I have it all of the time! I think sometimes we are our own worst critics and put too much pressure on ourselves as mothers!

Life is like a box of chocolates

i feel this way often but hub always says he doesnt care and doesnt even notice, you are trying to live up to those stepford wives lol

Sometimes I just take a day off. I need it! If the stuff isn’t done today, I’ll do it tomorrow. I try not to burn myself out.

Turning 35 this week I know this feeling well

At times ,watch romantic comedys,watched the holiday other night it was great to relax and just kick back once in awhile, as I’m a single parent I am both mum anddad, I am a only parent I always have a huge to do list but who doesn’t ,:) nice article/blog

so exellent

Just do the best you can, don’t try to be Superwoman.

This is my thought process on a daily basis, rhat I have failed as a mother, wife, referee and my job. Although we are not alone there are times we feel alone and failing in every aspect of our daily lives, so thank you.

Always but then your child says they love you and gives hugs and it all changes

You are absolutely right; we put the pressure on ourselves. I have to remind myself that the cleaning the house can wait as I can do that tomorrow but spending time with my little bub is more important as she won’t be baby forever. We have to be realistic with our expectations.

When i had down days I would start my day again. Big deep breath and speak to your children about how you feel. They probably dont understand yet at least you can express yourself. I used to say to my kids .mum is not having a good day do you think we can do things togrther . E.G. lets line up your shoes .lets vaccumn together and than lets play lego together. TOGETHER is the main word xxxxx

I always put too much pressure on myself in everything I do I try to make way too many people happy and laugh and don’t take time for me always do extras for everyone and am last on the list. I don’t mind but sometimes feel I go way too far and need to say no. I think we all need to take even just a 1/2 hour a week to just sit and stare at the roof and breathe

I think we expect too much of ourselves at times! A sense of humour helps a lot and I think if you can laugh at yourself when you stuff up that helps too. I have no trouble at all admitting I have stuffed up and also I have no difficulty apologizing for it if the situation warrants it! Fortunately I don’t stuff up very often! Hubby just shakes his head and says and you were an honours student? then we both have a good laugh.

You have to stop and smell the roses every now and again. Don’t expect everything to be done all the time and lower your expectations. Most important is kids are happy and home is happy. Washing cleaning etc can always be done tomorrow!

I think we all strive to be ontop of things all the time – as long as we do our best that is what counts and ask for help when needed!

I only feel like this about every second day! After having some counselling, and discovering that the expectations I can never seem to meet are my own, I have learnt to relax a bit.

Like this article. I have my own high expectations too but my partner helps me out a lot with that….

My boss taught me that 80% is enough. We don’t have time for 100%. Best lesson I have had.