Why can’t I get it together

First off, you’re NOT a failure. I was in the same boat, I had to take care of myself to be able to provide for my kids. I have a 14 month old, so eating is so tough when they constantly need to get their nutrition. What has helped me significantly is meal prepping. I make something easy for breakfast, and lunch. (Still do pouches) then for dinner I decide what can last for a couple days. But planning out has helped tremendously. Also, about cleaning. Kids are going to use their toys, we can’t constantly pick up after them. I’m so grateful to see toys and stuff around the house (sometimes 🤣) because it means my home is happy, my families needs are being met. That matters most. I literally take room by room and see what can be done, if laundry can’t be done today, cool I’ll save it for the next day. Today I was meal prepping all day, so essentially the kitchen was deep cleaned, so I told myself the rest of the house can be a disaster, tomorrow I’ll have another task. My inbox is open 🤍

I’m with you, by the way. Sending a virtual hug 🤗💘

I know the feeling. I feel like I'm falling my son all the time.

Routine, it’s the only way I survive. I clean the house in the morning, no sitting down or having coffee til the place is straightened up and a load of laundry is started. Nap time is dinner prep and then relax time. While dinner cooks the house is straightened up once more for the day. I also only make breakfast twice a week, I just make a ton of it for leftovers. I’ll make a ton of pancakes, breakfast burritos, French toast, potato breakfast hash… anything that reheats easily and still tastes good. Lunch is always easy and usually cold. Lunchable style crackers, cheese and deli meat with fruit or a sandwich with fruit. We don’t have a dishwasher so this really helps me stay on top of the dishes too. You’ve got this! Make sure to take care of yourself, remember the airplane oxygen masks! You can’t help someone else if you can’t breathe. Nothing wrong with some therapy too, it’s time away from home without kids!