Imagine if parenting was just like going shopping, you could pick out just what you want, in the perfect size, color and style... Wouldn't life be great? Well, parenting is like going shopping, well, sort of.... We pick out our mates, in the size, color and style that we wanted. Then we get a finished product, our little bundles of joy!!!!
There are some items in which we purchase that seem like the best investment ever and then there are items in which we wonder, what was I thinking when I purchased this?!?!?!
Well, parenting can feel pretty much like this on a regular basis. Some days you feel as if you could not imagine life without your child(ren) and other days, you start to rethink your life choices....
A few months ago, I was having a really hard time with one of my children. When I say a hard time, I mean the kind in which you cry and ask yourself, "What did I do in life to deserve this?" I was at my wits end and didn't know what i was going to do.
On days in which I start to rethink why the heck did I decide to be a parent, I try to utilize an outlet to relieve my stress. My outlet is crafting!!!! I love paper crafting and digital designing
for parties. I like to think outside of the box and create unique things. This takes me to a happy place and helps me get away mentally from my day to day stressors. Even if its for a few moments, it make all of the difference in the manner in which I respond to my children on those VERY stressful days.
Since resources might be scarce for some people to have child(ren) free moments, finding an outlet is essential for survival. Whether it's reading, music, watching TV or hanging out with friends, we all need HEALTHY outlets in life, otherwise we can lose control faster than a tantruming 3 year old.
Just like everyone, The Momgician has both good and bad days.... However, I am grateful for the resources I have in my life and my hobbies.
Thankfully, I have more good days than bad. I've dreamed of being a parent since I was a little girl and I wouldn't trade being one for ANYTHING in the world!