3rd GUEST POST ALLYSSA WEHNER

This next guest post is from a good friend of mine who LOVES being a mom and fully understands the meaning of a full and crazy home. She is another amazing woman in my life and I am privileged to have her as a friend. I asked if she would write a little something for me on how she balances it all, being a mom to two boys, a wife, and working along with all the other stuff we have to do everyday. I LOVE  her reply and I know you will too!! Enjoy!!!

"First of all I have to say that I’m totally flattered to be called an “amazing” woman by anyone, especially by Theresa whom I consider pretty amazing herself! So, thank you so much for that!

When I got Theresa’s message asking me how I balanced my family, work, and home I was over at my in-law’s house and so I shared it with my mother-in-law. After I finished reading it to her, I said “How do we do it Deb?” and she laughed and said “We don’t!” I knew right away what she meant. We do what we have to as mothers and we make it work, but it feels as if we’re not getting anything accomplished.

I have two beautiful little boys, Logan (2 ½ years) and Braison (5 months), an amazing husband who doesn’t get nearly enough credit, two dogs, a house, and a part-time job as an RN all keeping me busy every minute of every day (and night). Laundry, lunches, nap time, tantrums, dirty diapers, shopping, cleaning…the list is never ending. Then on top of all of that, my 5 month old is exclusively breastfed, I make my own baby food, and I have my own blog as well. The craziest part of all…I wouldn’t change a thing.

Now, how do I balance all of that? I had to makes some pretty big changes to my way of living, thinking, and dealing with all the little (and big) curve balls that life throws at me. Shortly after being blessed with our first little boy, I realized that if I didn’t change something soon, that I was going to die of a nervous breakdown. I used to be a total type A personality, neat freak, OCD kind of girl. Now, I embrace the messes (and sometimes even contribute to them), and I always take the time to slow down and play. My house isn’t always spotless, but my kids are always happy. I can’t tell you how many times a day I drop whatever I’m doing just to hug and kiss my boys. One of my favorite things in the whole world is the smell of my babies’ skin. I love making Play-Doh cookies, splashing in the soapy water in the kitchen sink, watching Nick Jr., pretending I’m a dinosaur, playing hide-and-seek, and building castles in the sandbox. There isn’t a night that goes by that I don’t tuck my boys in bed, kiss their little faces, quietly whisper “I love you,” and thank God for letting me spend another day with them. I’m not going to lie though; I’m also very thankful that they’re asleep as well ha!

So, I guess my answer is simply this…do the best you can do, sleep when your babies sleep, count your blessings, slow down and enjoy the little things, and have a blast doing it! Life is so precious and short.

If you’re reading this and have decided to start a family of your own, I promise you won’t regret it. Motherhood is not always fun or glamorous, but it will be the pleasure of your life. You’ll make it work just like rest of us. Mom’s always do. Don’t underestimate yourself. You’re a woman…it’s in your blood."