Some days are so packed with tasks that writing feels impossible. By the time I finally sat down, I almost convinced myself to skip it. But then, I thought about a dear friend who recently read my last post and shared their thoughts with me. That simple gesture meant the world to me. It reminded me why I write, not for perfection, but for connection.

So, here I am, squeezing in these words before the day completely slips away.

My morning started with my husband taking our eldest to school while I stayed home with the baby. I decided it was the perfect time to deep clean the house, a rare opportunity since we had someone coming to pick up the carpets for a proper cleanse. That meant pulling out the vacuum and steamer and tackling every corner. Of course, the baby had other plans. I lost count of how many times I was interrupted, but thank god for daytime naps! Those precious pockets of silence allowed me to actually get things done.

As if that wasn’t enough, tomorrow is my eldest’s school trip, which meant outfit planning. The weather is unpredictable, so I had to make sure she was dressed appropriately. Naturally, both of her wind jackets looked like she had been rolling in the mud, so that meant another round of laundry. Thankfully, they dry quickly, especially since I don’t own a dryer!

Now I feel a bit exhausted. The baby is finally asleep, and I still have things left on my to-do list. But instead of letting the day end without writing, I chose to show up, even if just for a few minutes.

If you’re reading this, I’d love to hear from you, how do you manage all the daily chores without feeling overwhelmed? Do you have routines, little hacks, or do you just take it one moment at a time?