Balancing Summer Fun & Mom Sanity
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Summer is a blissful time for children, yet can be a struggle for moms. The balance of planning memorable activities for the kids and yearning for a stolen moment alone is battle many moms face this season.
I completely relate, friend, do you?
Do you wonder how to balance summer fun expectations and real life?
Are you longing to make memories with your children but not cater to every whim and demand?
Whether you’re ecstatic summer is here or your praying deep for patience, implementing these few boundaries will help this short season run more smoothly.
Have a loose plan with realistic expectations
Last summer was a great one for us, simply because I left go of lofty expectations. Being flexible and realistic has freed me to relax and make memories. Plus, it’s given my children a chance to grow and become independent.
While we will have a loose plan each day, if I see something is not working for us, I will change direction immediately.
Have a summer mission statement
While this may sound fancy and unnecessary, having a sentence or two to ground what you hope to “accomplish” this summer with your kids will be a blessing.
Personally, I want to teach my kids more about God’s Word, how to expand their prayer life, and to just have fun.
Having a mission statement will help a family be more intentional about how time together is spent.
Grab this free printable, write out your mission statement, and hang it in place of prominence to remind yourself of your goal.
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Adjust your “mom attitude”
I long to be the happy and joyful mom who radiates the love of the Lord. But sometimes I’m the grouchy, tired mom who would love a nap and to curl up with a good book. Finding balance in your own life leads to a pleasant attitude, which will bless your entire family and change the course of your summer.
For me, this means getting up early, diving into God’s Word, and talking with Him in prayer. Knowing where that God supplies my strength keeps me peaceful in moments of stress and starts my day with a happy heart.
The Women’s Bible Study Templates are making my Bible study practical and simple. It’s helping me streamline my devotional time, which is perfect for the times the kids are home.
(Psst… here’s my secrets for a 10 minute Bible study and how I getting more out of my quiet time.)
Just say no
I love to say yes to my kids, but that’s not reality all the time! I’m setting careful boundaries this summer and will not be afraid to say no to the grand plans they dream up.
Mama, don’t be afraid to say no when they want to be entertained all the time. This allows kids the chance to be creative and to blossom into who God created them to be.
Character growth and development happens when parents put boundaries and limitations. It may not be popular with the kids, but you don’t “owe” them constant entertainment!
Don’t compare your summer
When I’m on Facebook browsing through my news feed, I’m bombarded with pictures of grand vacations and expensive activities.
But that’s not our life at all.
Thank God for the blessings He’s given you and the family He’s blessed you with. If spending the summer unplugged helps you live content, then I encourage you to do so.
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