Make the Most out of Today

I don't know about any of you, but as amazing some of the days/moments are, a lot of the days can feel a little never-ending long as a SAHM.  So, I'm posting some of my favorite things to make the most out of every day.

1. Prayer

I think it's so important to fit prayer into every day, along with a little counting of the blessings.  I switch from silent prayer to doing a prayer journal.  A goal of mine is to spend more time with my bible.

2. Alone time

Is this anyone else's reality!?!  My alone time either comes early in the morning or during nap time,  AND I NEED IT LIKE I NEED AIR.  I'm such a better mom/wife/human/have way less road rage, if I can kind of regroup, alone, at some point in the day.  During my "alone time" I try to fit in something productive as well as something that I can look forward to. #GossipGirl

3. Exercise

Just because this meme makes me LOL.  But, I need something to make me feel active.  Sometimes it's a 30 minute walk, sometimes its 6 minutes on the elliptical (it's seriously happened, I can talk myself out of anything...), and sometimes its a good, hard spin class.  It keeps me on track and gives me some energy.

These were my top three for making the most out of these days :)

My Saving Three..

At our MOPS group, we had a speaker that talked about the importance of relaxing, rejuvenating, all of that good stuff.  She also told us about her friend, a practicing pediatrician, who endured medical school, working 24 hour shifts plus, all of that.  When she had kids, she took time off practicing to be a stay at home mom.  Ladies, she said there was no time more tiring in her life than being a stay at home mom, not being at the hospital for 36 straight hours, not being a working mom of kids in school, or not being a medical student.  Isn't this comforting!? Not the hearing of another woman's struggle, but that someone who has a very trying, time-consuming career can not only relate but speak out about how difficult this stay-at-home mom job is.  After a couple weeks with a sick baby (nothing serious, but ear infection, sinus infection/strep), I thought I'd blog about three things that really get me through the long days:)

ONE.

COFFEE, I love the way you make me feel, and you help get me through so much....Sophia Bush posted this picture a few weeks ago, and I loved it so much.  

TWO.

Talking to other moms.  Whether it be your mom, a family member, or friend, I've learned the importance of talking to someone that gets it.  Empathy is everything when you're struggling with littles, so I think its so awesome and great to have a community, or select few, of moms to have in your corner:).  This picture is from the trailer #BadMoms which I can't wait to see!

THREE.

I feel like it's SO important to have something to look forward to each day.  As I type that, it sounds a little pessimistic, because we love being with and raising our kids, that's a blessing in itself!  BUT, I think it's so important to find something for YOU to look forward to!  Whether it be lunch alone, a short trip to the gym, or early morning silence.  Whatever it may be, find something to look forward to each day :)

Check back tomorrow for a new Stranded link up :)