Lists are very useful. Sometimes, I’m so busy and tired that reading a paragraph will put me straight to sleep. So, here’s a list for moms with young kiddos who stay home and want to be the best mama they can be. These are things I have done that return me to sanity. Hopefully they will work for you too. Without further ado:
If they won’t stop crying, take a breath, don’t be frantic, and calmly take them around the house until something distracts them.
You’re not a bad mom if you do things you swore you wouldn’t, like let them watch TV, eat a cookie, or drink some coke.
If they are all asleep, DO NOT DO CHORES unless you really want to.
When you’re cooking, let them help.
Take them for a walk outside.
Read a fictional book.
Take a shower before the kids wake up.
Drink your coffee before the kids wake up.
Light candles.
DON’T watch a kids show while they are asleep. It will get on your nerves. Put on some music you listened to in High School.
Wear weird socks.
Go out AT LEAST once a month with your friends.
Go out at least once a month with just your husband/ boyfriend.
Go out at least once a week BY YOURSELF! Even if it’s just to get groceries.
Don’t go grocery shopping with your kids. It’s just not fun.
Get a noise machine for the kids’ rooms.
Don’t go online more than two hours a day. You think it’s relaxing but it makes you feel groggy.
Dance with your kids. They love it. Even if they scream and cry for more when you’re worn out, it’s worth it.
Just stop worrying about your weight. Eat healthy and play.
No mother is happy all the time, or perky, or patient, or cuddly, or emotionally available ALL the time. You’re not a failure, and there is always another day to try again.
Let your significant other take over bedtime routines once in a while.
Do something to make your husband feel special and appreciated.
Buy red lipstick. At least you will feel like you’re taking care of yourself, haha. 
A clean face is sometimes better than a fully make-up-ed face. Be plucked and scrubbed every day.
Shaved legs make you feel better too.
If you accomplish nothing more than loving your kids in a day, it’s okay. You’ll get something done when they go to school. I think. Not there yet.
That’s all for now.
