Many parents will tell you that having a clutter-free home when you have kids is like a pipe dream. Having a clean and organized home with kids is possible!
For one, it is inherent for children to make a mess. Second, you are already exhausted from taking care of your kids and other house chores.
Every year I decide that I need to declutter and reorganize my house and life in general. I reevaluate the need for different systems and reflect on what has or hasn’t worked in the past. I am generally successful and reassess, declutter, and reorganize as needed throughout the year – typically in January, late-April, and again in August. I can get my home in order and feel fantastic about the way that it looks, then I get ready to head out for an activity or an errand and realize that I am gathering entertaining things for the kids, looking for my planner, and struggling to get out of the door on time.
I have to admit something – I love coffee! I am not talking about lattes and frappuccinos but freshly brewed coffee at home while I start my day. I love the aroma of a fresh pot of coffee and the way that the warmth of each sip envelops me into a peaceful start for the day.
As a fresh parent, you have to embrace the fact that your life is going to be completely different than it used to be. Of course, this doesn’t mean you will have to completely give up on your life for the benefit of the baby, but it’s the time when your needs and habits are no longer a priority, and your baby is the one who gets all the attention. In the first few months, the baby is totally dependent on their mother, so you will have to learn how to adapt to their needs and comfort them most of the time. You have to be physically prepared to spend the whole day breastfeeding, changing diapers and rocking your baby to sleep. Here are a few tips on how to organize your new life once the baby comes.
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