• Menu
  • Skip to right header navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Before Header

  • Facebook
  • Instagram

Courtney DeFeo

Creator & Ideator. Motivator for Families. Cheerleader for Loving & Serving

  • About
  • Start Here
  • Treasured Girlz
  • Shop
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Search
  • About
  • Start Here
  • Treasured Girlz
  • Shop
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Search

Am I a Balanced Mom?

January 17, 2012 //  by Courtney

 Do you think I’m a balanced mom?

Do you think any mom every ARRIVES at “BALANCED?”

 IMG_3097

I’m just going to say a big fat NO!

It is a constant battle I think we are all going to fight.

And, I think it’s worth the fight.

Some days the the marriage battle is winning and we are sailing. Others things are failing miserably,

but man-oh-man, he is getting just what he needs.

 

Other days, I am like a laser on those kids. The world around me doesn’t matter.

And, I am playing, giggling, skipping all day with girls.

Other days, it’s a BEAUTIFUL walk with God.

Sometimes, all I think about is YOU and how I can better serve YOU and help you through this journey.

I hardly ever think about cleaning my house or cooking.

Unless someone’s coming over of course. 🙂

IMG_3098

And, then some days – it’s like a beautiful dance of all of it and I feel “balanced” for a minute

and a half and then someone barfs or I get an email that rips me off track.

Here is what I’d tell you, since one of you asked.

1. First, know your priorities.

Sit with your Father and your husband and write them down.

What are the things that are THE MOST important to you as a family, as a woman and as a mom?

Make a list of things you CAN CLEAR OFF THAT PLATE to leave some room for margin.

Even friends – some of those SUCK the time and energy right out of you and are frankly toxic.

2. Get some truthtellers around you.

My mom, Ashley, Katie and Ron are the first to notice and say with a little bit of sting – “you’re doing too much.”

IMG_3099

3. Know yourself and your limits.

Set boundaries and watch for signs. My kids ridiculous behavior is often because I’ve let something fall out of balance.

4. Pray God will open your eyes

to when you need to shut off this blog or other blogs or facebook or whatever else

is taking you away from sleep or things that you REALLY need to do. This is the one I need to read myself.


5. “What will matter in 10 years…

instead of what will matter in the next 10 minutes?”

Those are the things we should spend most of our time on.

IMG_3139

IMG_3141

My awesome old boss told me that the other day. Loved it.

WHAT’S YOUR TAKE ON BALANCE?

HOW DO YOU WORK TOWARDS IT?

Category: A Better Me, Role of Mom

About Courtney

Courtney DeFeo is most known for being a factory of ideas for families. It’s her desire to lead a life that radiates God’s love in action and His grace along the way. As a former marketing professional for corporations such as Chick-fil-A and Ketchum Public Relations, Courtney has a history of creating memorable programs and ideas that motivate others to action. She is the author of In This House, We Will Giggle, creator of ABC Scripture Cards and Virtue Cards and the kindness movement Light ‘Em Up Acts. Her latest project is a community for tween girls and their moms - found at TreasuredGirlz.com. Her house is a wreck and she hates to cook. She adores her hot, patient husband. She posts entirely too many photos of her two girls on Instagram. Connect with Courtney anytime: Twitter • Website • Facebook • Instagram

Previous Post: « Making Your School Decision – Part 1
Next Post: Oh How He Loves Hallie »

Primary Sidebar

Greetings from Texas! I’m not an expert. I’m your friend. I love when faith comes to life in families. That’s what I’m doing most days of the week. Or, apologizing to my kids for the mess ups. Come in and get comfy. Start here.

Meet Courtney

JOIN THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

Get “60 Ways To Make Your House Giggle” & receive continued resources from Courtney DeFeo!

SHOP PRODUCTS

Categories

Light 'Em Up! - Courtney DeFeo

Copyright © 2023 Courtney DeFeo · All Rights Reserved · Site by Design by Insight