Real Talk for Moms Balancing Work, Life, and Littles

The holidays come with so much happiness and excitement...especially when you have littles under 5. But let’s be honest. They also come with a lot of pressure. As moms, we are usually the ones holding the schedules, the meals, the moods, the magic, and the mental load that no one really sees. This year, instead of aiming for perfect, let’s aim for something much more real. Let’s aim for peace.

Balance looks great in theory. But theory is quiet. Theory does not have a toddler asking for a snack while you answer a client email. Or a baby who needs to cluster feed. Or new parents in an exhaustion war that can't stop arguing. Balance belongs to gymnasts and juggling acts... Not in motherhood. Steady is different. Steady works in real life and it matters more.

I didn’t feel like a good employee. I didn’t feel like a good partner. And I definitely didn’t feel like a good mom. (Even though, in hindsight, I wasn’t giving myself nearly enough credit.) From the outside, it probably looked like I had it all together. I got so many comments celebrating the water I was drowning in. I was “Supermom” holding down a job, a household, and a happy baby. But inside? It felt like I was spinning plates on a moving treadmill.

Let’s be honest - motherhood can feel like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle. But with a few strategies, you can tame the chaos and find moments of peace.