How to Juggle

One question I get asked a lot is how I balance being a mom, wife, student, and working. I must be honest, it is not as easy as it looks! But these are some tips that I can give to maybe help some one else find balance in their life.

First, I am a mother and a wife. My son, Levi, and my honey, Gerson, are my top priority. They are everything to me! So I make sure that they are taken care of first off. Being a wife was something I felt I had to learn to do. And I'm still learning. Gerson and I didn't live together before we got married so there were still things I had to learn about him and him me. I think I will be learning to be a wife for the rest of our lives together. Gerson is growing and changing just like I am, and me as his wife, I have to learn those changes. Being a mother to Levi was an adjustment. But it is my greatest role. It was something I didn't really have time to "learn." I read books and surfed blogs while I was pregnant and all of that information was great. However, I have to adapt to Levi's personality and his is a character! I'm pretty sure I would do anything for this little guy, that probably doesn't even know my name... Mama is good enough though.

Secondly comes my schooling. It is very important for both Gerson and I to finish college. Being that we have so much other stuff going on, it is hard to find time to study. I scheduled all of my classes on two days so that the rest of the week I can have Levi with me. I do homework between classes or when Levi naps or goes to bed. Sometimes I can sneak and do some while he's playing with some toys and is fine without attention.

Although work is an important aspect of my life, it is certainly not the most important. I really like my job. On the days I have class, I scheduled myself "unavailable" on those days. That way I don't have to stretch myself thin running all over Houston. At one point, I only worked on the weekends, which was fine, my checks weren't very much though, and if you're like me and like to shop... that wouldn't work for you either.

Through it all I have to keep myself sane. I do that by going for worship service, blogging, reading for leisure, even just taking a long shower! I have to have time for myself. Even though I wear a lot of different hats, I will always be Londyn. I never want to lose myself in all the other things that I have going on in my life.

So that's how I do it! I pray that you find a routine that works for you and your family.