TIME for a little subtraction.
As a parent, raising my children and now watching my children raise “my grandchildren”, I remember how HARD it is. Our lives are so busy and our children are so busy and there is so much turmoil in workplaces, on the roads as we travel, in our government, pretty much all facets of our lives.
Our homes need to be the place of comfort and solace. A place we can all love and nurture each other.
One way to accomplish this is to subtract the things that make us upset while we are home!
When we are frustrated walking into a cluttered home, give things away to groups that support others. Subtract the things that cause us frustration.
Photo by Gustavo Fring: https://www.pexels.com/photo/tired-mother-asking-for-help-while-sitting-with-children-4017419/
When our children play fight/splash and make a mess in the bathtub/room, allow them to take separate baths. Subtract the opportunity to playfight/splash and make a mess in the bathtub/room. You may notice how much they love to relax in a nice warm bath. Easier bedtime?
When our children decide to not pick up their toys, it might be time to downsize the toy selection. Subtract the toys. There is a win when we have our children help pick out toys they would like to donate to those less fortunate.
When we raise our voice, when we find ourSELF fussing or frustrated in our home, take a moment and see what we can subtract to make our lives easier/better. When we are less frustrated, our homes function better!
