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The Downfall of Trying to do it All!!!

Have you ever pondered, "What have you started?" Those words have echoed in my mind, a reminder of the hopes and dreams of a little 5-year-old girl still residing within me. In the innocence of childhood, the world seemed endless, filled with laughter and emotions that linger even now. As I sit here typing this post, my eyes well up with tears, and the nagging question, "Am I okay?" kicks in.


Taking this leap of faith on any journey carries the risk of a broken heart, guarded emotions, long nights, and early mornings. The life you've known takes an unexpected turn, and expressing these feelings can be challenging without sounding like a complaint. Let me be clear – I LOVE what I get to do. It's not an obligation but a choice. I GET to do what I do. Yet, the path is not without its challenges, and I wouldn't have it any other way.


In the midst of my journey, you might have wondered, "What is this girl talking about doing it all?" Have you ever been 6 ft deep in a project, work, school, or family that when you look up, nothing is in order? I just did laundry, and already clothes are piled up as if I have an endless wardrobe! (And, yes, I'm a proud outfit repeater.)


There was a time when I felt ashamed to admit I had someone assisting me with house duties, fearing judgment for not having it all together. The misconception that we lived a ritzy life and had no financial struggles fueled that shame. But truth be told, launching my own business threw me into uncharted waters, and the workload extended far beyond the walls of my home. Balancing a part-time job, picking up kids from school, and dealing with a dog with a tiny bladder – it was overwhelming.


I've learned a valuable lesson – I CAN'T DO IT ALL, and that's perfectly fine. Caring for my well-being means asking for help when needed. Even though our housekeeper left, and I'm still searching for someone to assist with home duties, I've instilled in my family the importance of contributing. My boys are old enough to be self-sufficient, learning that through hard work and occasional hardships, dreams become reality. Mommy can't do it all, but it warms my heart when her boys stand by her side, taking care of things.


And so, I embrace the journey, acknowledging that alone, we can do so little, but together, we can do so much. As Helen Keller wisely said, "Alone, we can do so little; together we can do so much." Let's navigate this imperfect path together and create something beautiful out of life's chaos.




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