Can I Do It All???

This may sound like a silly question to all the single parents out there. But, I haven't been raising my children alone and quite frankly, I hope I have what it takes! I was raised in a single Mom household. My Mom can do it all! She would cook, clean, sew, work outside the house,and take care of us. All of that with too little money, family, and Prayer. So here I am, about to embark on a seven month journey with my two children while their Dad is serving Our Country. And I ask myself, Can I Do It All???

Just so I have this straight, here is my to-do list for the next seven months. I will be the sole caregiver to two children ages 2 years old and 2 months old. I will clean house, cook the food, take out the trash, change all light bulbs, water the grass, talk to the gardener, make sure cars are serviced, pay all the bills, spend quality time with my children, get my nails done, get my hair done, grocery shop, and make sure I take time out for myself every once in a while? That's impossible!!!

I'm convinced to do all of those things and still manage to be a haute mama are impossible!!! But I know so many single Moms who make it happen every day!! So my hat goes off to all of you, especially my Mother. Because growing up watching you, I know I will make it through this journey all in one piece and still as haute as ever!

Until Later,
~Jacqueline~

Tough Tuesday!

So I started this blog to vent, share, and chronicle my life as a SAHM. It has been much harder to stay organized and on top of life. So finding the time to update my blog has fallen by the wayside. But I'm determined to keep it going.

I would describe my day as "Tough Tuesday". My house is a complete disaster! I feel like all I do is pick up clothes, toys, and shoes. I have done enough dishes to make me think there are an additional four people living somewhere in my house. It seems that I am cleaning the house EVERYDAY as if we had a party the day before! But the pay-off to that, is my family is happy and my two year old son has a blast throughout the day. But with all that being said, I still crave a clean house. So I have a question for you...how do you stay organized? Any tips and tricks I should try?

I found this article "100 Ways to Get Organized". They all sound promising, but the problem comes when it's time to actually implement the organization tools...LoL!

Well it is 1:19am and I not even the least bit tired! Dad is feeding the baby and watching the corniest movie of all time! But it's time to get some beauty rest. Which I have been slacking on! So tomorrow I will spend some time beauty tips and ways to pamper yourself.

Until Later
*Haute Mama*