5 Mom Mantras to Repeat Throughout the Summer
It’s the most wonderful time of the year; summer break.
Even so, with extra together time and a shift in routine, life can become a little more messy than usual.
Don’t get me wrong, I adore my kids and am praying for a wonderful summer of memories and bonding experiences, but sometimes summer takes extra patience, deep breaths and a heart determined to stay strong among those tough moments. {Or maybe this is just my family…}
What every busy mom needs to keep her calm in the midst of chaos, is a few mom mantras for those moments she just might lose it.
Let it go.
Taking a cue from Elsa, vow to let the little things go and don’t sweat the small stuff.
Let the need for perfection slide by.
Free yourself from lofty expectations and embrace the reality of your family and love them as they are.
Let go of the comparison of friend’s vacations and activities.
You’ll be happier and more at peace when you release your unrealistic expectations and accept your life as a blessing just the way it is.
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A little mess never hurt.
My kids can wreck a room in the blink of an eye. Summer seems to be especially messy around our house, and my expectations of having everything neat and in it’s place all the time needs to be adjusted.
Sometimes the best memories are made with mud pies and homemade sticky goo, so go ahead and let the kids get messy this summer.
It’ll be ok. I promise.
God is my strength and I can do all things through Him.
Yep, no matter how many times the kids fight over petty things or you’re afraid to ride the tallest roller coaster in the park, God’s strength will carry you.
Consider Him your tour guide through life, and even when you’re trapped in the car for 10 hours, He’s your source for peace, joy, and self-control.
Rely on Him for strength in those messy moments and use this precious time with your children to teach them more about His love and grace.
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They’re only little once.
Remembering that you’ll only have this summer once with your children, makes a mom want to freeze time. Enjoy this precious time with them and make memories!
While you’re not their circus clown and life shouldn’t be about constant entertainment, plan those special moments each week that everyone will remember and will help you bond together as a family.
I am flexible!
Why is it that when we have grand plans, something seems to change? This summer, embrace a flexible schedule, learning to go with the flow and change plans or your schedule in an instant.
So say a little prayer, take a few deep breaths, and learn to smile as life happens and plans change!
Remember, these summer days are fleeting and will be gone before you know it; so embrace these moments, even the messy ones, and enjoy the children God blessed you with. They won’t be little long!
What “mom mantra” is on repeat in your mind and gets you through those stressful moments?
