Let It Go!

As I was putting on a load of laundry just now, I was thinking of what I need to/should do during Seth's nap and the girls' quiet time.  Then I started thinking of the ridiculous number of things that I think I need to/should do each day and it's crazy.  No wonder so many mommies (some days I include myself in this) feel like we are failing!  I consider a day to be from 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (although it usually goes later because of the crazy amount of things on my list), and here are all the things that I put on my list:

• make meals for 4 people twice a day and 5 people once a day (making sure everyone is getting a balanced diet with all the nutrients they need)
• clean up all those meals
• go on a run
• spend a little bit of one on one time with each of the kids
• gather, wash, fold and put away laundry
• take care of the garden
• feed the dog
• play with the dog at least a little
• spend time in my Bible
• spend 15 minutes resting (in the middle of the day)
• keep the house tidy
• shower every couple of days
• brush 4 people's teeth twice a day
• floss all those teeth once a day
• keep in touch with friends (email/cards/texting)
• keep the house stocked with all the necesities
• read at least 20 minutes with the kids
• have the girls each read at least one book to me

I'm sure there are so many more, plus there are the tantrums and fights and spills that take up so many minutes of every day!  Anyway, I am getting much better at "letting things go" since I really can't do all of those things every day and still try and have some time to sleep at night!  Oh ya, and I have a hubby who hardly even made the list, but we all know they have needs too!