So little time, so much to do?

Not really. Much to do, yes, but so little time? I dont think so. 

                                                                 

When I became a single mother, it was definitely not an choice I wanted to take. To cope with everyday life alone with all agreements to be reached. Homework that has to be done in my “free time” and try to get a babysitter when needed. Always looking at the clock to stretch to my next chore. Dinner, making smoothies, washing clothes, cleaning the constantly, messy kitchen. The “locked” evenings are often used good though. Planning the next day, cleaning, laundry, enjoying time with myself and so on. What is the disadvantage of that?

Daily life becomes a routine. Waking up, usually the last one. He is an independent young boy. Everything from fixing his own breakfast to find clothes that fits his own taste. Often he stands in my door to ask when I´m ready to go to  kindergarden. An effective young boy. Breakfast is often a 2-second session while the poor schoolbag often is left alone in the hallway. I go back, pick it up, then leave again. We tend to compete who are the fastest one to reach daycare first .. (so I buy more time). He always wins. Competition instinct. 

The school runs its course. The time between school and work is usually me-time. Training or necessary action. Social cups of coffee are also often required in these periods. Dinner preparation, retrieve Max in kindergarden. Small talk with staff about how the day was. Competition again. Food on the table. Exhausted already. Activities like cycling, play outside, visiting friends of Max and me depends on our energy level. Luckly are we kind of syncronized. The child is sleeping. Now the vampire mom awakes. Or not... 

Food preparations, always some dirty laundry. Clean the kitchen. Shower..? I almost forgot. I hate to shower.. but I have to. Maybe twice a day. What a waste of precious time. I plug in my music. My trustworthy “inner peace” playlist is one of my favorites. Boiling a can of water. Tea, some paper and pencils, candles and some chopped fruit. Now I feel like I acheived something good. I made it trough another day with this rush of things...and yet, I only have 24 hours... don´t forget to sleep at least 8 of them!

You may think again next time you say: "I dont have the time. "Because we all have the same amount of time. Its just how you plan it. 

            

                       

-Love Loca