How a Single Mom Avoids the Productivity Curse

Being a #mother, especially Bunny's mother, is the ultimate blessing. You find your body is capable of incredible things; your mind, though dulled to orange pulp on occasion, is strong and unwavering in its focus on your little one's well-being; your heart is both open and full which is this incredible thing you only understand when you truly love someone. Being a mother has made me a more compassionate person, but it has also made me determined and fierce. 

With that said, being a mom has its work- related pit falls. Last week I had a mountain of work to get done and wasn't able to accomplish anything. I started the week off with ANOTHER stomach bug; that's two in one winter if you're keeping track. Because I was a sick and a horrible mother for the first couple days of the week (thank God for tablets), Valen was cranky and horrible the next couple days of the week. Every product I ordered had an issue, and every planned period of work was either ruined because of that or because of a toddler meltdown. I wasn't at my best and so I started feeling really defeated. This is not a feeling I often get and when it happens I usually have an all-consuming sad day and then snap out of it. 

Thankfully, as far as single-mom world goes, I am one of the lucky ones. I might be broke and spread-thin, but I have a huge network of support: an incredible family, wonderful friends, and I live where other people vacation. Life can be hard on everyone; it's our responsibility to wake up and smell the roses, because they are all around us. 

My girlfriend dragged me out of the house this weekend, and I am so grateful she did. We took our kids to the Lowry Park Zoo and got to see some awesome animals, watch the girls while they played Ring Around the Rosie in line for the banana-car ride, and had a beer while we walked around in the Florida sun. She took me out on a hot date Saturday night, and we people watched while all of Tampa celebrated pirates for Gasparilla. 

Having fun with my kid, but also getting out with other adults was exactly what I needed to snap out of my funk and gain a little perspective. Today is Monday, and I feel rejuvenated. I'm ready to problem solve, and make this week my b**ch. My sister, after throwing her back out, is up and shakin' a tail feather so you all might actually see some progress in her kitchen within the next couple of days. I re-ordered everything I need and hopefully actually get it this time around. I have a few exciting projects coming up and lots of kick-ass before and afters to show you in the coming days. 

Thank you, all of you, for visiting this blog every week and your support. I am truly blessed and you all act as a constant reminder. Single-mommin' ain't easy, but nothing great ever is. I wouldn't trade my life for anything, and I thank all of you for making it possible! 

xoxo Alys