My Kids
Balancing purpose and peace when you’re the CEO of everyone’s everything.
Let’s be real: I love my kids more than anything.
They are my heart walking around outside my body, my reason for pushing through hard days, and the soundtrack to my life
(complete with off-key singing, shrieks, and very loud snack requests).
They are my why
— the reason I strive to grow, to show up, to make life beautiful.
And also… they are the reason I occasionally “disappear” into the bathroom for a 12-minute breather.
(No one needs that much time to pee — and yet, here we are.)
When Your Purpose is Also Your Pressure
Being a mom, especially a working mom, often feels like holding both joy and exhaustion in the same hand. There’s so much purpose in what we do — shaping tiny humans, showing up for their big feelings, making sure the laundry doesn’t evolve into a living organism.
But that same purpose can morph into pressure.
We’ve somehow built a culture where being a “good” mom means being everywhere — not just emotionally and physically, but logistically. Because these days, motherhood comes with:
- Year-round travel teams that never rest
- Out-of-town tournaments three weekends a month
- Hotel rooms with microwaved mac & cheese and early morning cleat hunts
- Sibling meltdowns in backseats, while you’re tracking GPS to the next sports complex
And here’s the truth: I love watching my kids do what they’re passionate about. I love the grit, the teamwork, the confidence it builds.
But I’m also tired. Like, soul-deep tired.
Because it’s not just one season anymore — it’s every season.
My Bathroom: My Tiny, Sacred Retreat
Sometimes, the only place I get to press pause is behind a locked bathroom door. I used to feel guilty about that.
Now? I treat it like a five-star retreat. Because if I’m going to run a small sports league out of my SUV while still managing work emails and mental health check-ins for everyone in my house — I deserve a sanctuary. Even if it’s got toothpaste in the sink.
Here are a few small comforts I use to make that time feel restorative (affiliate links included because honestly, if it helps a mom, it’s worth sharing):
These mom-life essentials keep me going.
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The Emotional Layer We Don't Talk About
Here’s the thing about these year-round activities: they’re not just logistically draining — they’re emotionally loaded.
We cheer through tears when they strike out.
We beam through exhaustion when they finally nail that routine.
We feel their joy and their heartbreak — often in the same day.
And while it’s all beautiful and worth it in many ways, it’s also okay to say:
This is hard.
You can be proud of your kid and still overwhelmed. You can love watching them grow and still want to tap out for a day.
You can be the rock — and also need a quiet cry in a Target parking lot.
Peace Doesn’t Just Happen
— We Build It
Motherhood doesn’t need more perfection — it needs more honesty.
So if you’ve ever locked yourself in the bathroom, or booked a hotel room and secretly looked forward to five minutes of silence more than the actual game — you’re not alone.
It’s not selfish to need a break.
It’s not lazy to make space for yourself.
It’s not weak to say, “I love this life, but wow… it’s a lot.”
Mama, This Is Your Permission Slip
If your bathroom is your only sanctuary right now — bless it.
Stock it with your little comforts. Breathe deep.
Laugh at the chaos. Cry if you need to.
And when you’re ready, you’ll step back out — a little more grounded, a little more whole, and still the amazing CEO of everyone’s everything.
Just don’t forget the snacks.
(For you. Not them. Get the good ones. Hide them behind the towels.)
Cheers to thriving, not just surviving
— and remember, your Mommy Mindset Matters.
Until next time,
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