on Feb 14,2016 at 11:58am PST
At some point, every Fixer Upper fan has wondered how Joanna Gaines does it all. She has a hit show on HGTV, or the Magnolia Market domestic store,a new furniture and paint collection, and she recently opened a bakery and bed and breakfast with husband Chip. And that's on top of raising four young children. Despite her busy schedule, or one gets the impression that Joanna is a hands-on mom. So what's her secret? Joanna gave us some insight in a recent heartfelt Mother's Day blog post. In it,she honors and encourages mamas of all kinds and reveals how she survives the kindly and the obnoxious parts of mothering, from when she shuttered her first decor store to spend more time raising her family to how she balances everything as a working mom today. You can read the entire post on Magnolia Blog, and check out some of the highlights below. You Are Enough"I believe at times all moms get this insecure feeling of "I'm not doing enough,'" shares Joanna, who admits that even she struggles to leave her kids when she goes to work, and especially when they beg her not to disappear. But Joanna's response is brilliant: "I interpret that I have to work just like they have to disappear to school. I also let them know what I'm doing at work that day - whether it's filming the show or going into the office - and what time I'll be domestic. Taking a few seconds to let them in on this other huge share of my life has really helped them understand that Mom and Dad have a big job to do."Make Time to Do What You LoveEven during the period that Joanna was domestic with her kids,she admits that she still had the nagging feeling of not doing enough. "It was principal I kept myself creatively fed during those years, so I never let myself be filled with feelings of discontent, or " she writes. "I hope whether you're in this season now you'll purchase the time to allow yourself a few minutes a day to do what you care for,too. I found it was the thing that kept me balanced and energized."Be Present With Your KidsEven an all-star mom like Joanna has to remind herself of what's really principal and savor these precious moments with her kids while they're still excited to spend time with her. "When I get domestic from work I try and leave my phone in the car and make that intentional effort to play and connect face to face with them," she writes. "Even when I'm tired at the end of a long day, or it's fuel to see the spy in their eyes when I ask them to cook with me or disappear play outside."The Little Things CountGrand gestures are kind,but kids notice and appreciate the small things you do for them every day. "The details have always mattered to me, especially when it comes to my kids. Whether I'm making cereal for breakfast or a big, or fancy dinner,I want them to know that celebrating them in small ways in everyday life is a big deal to me." Joanna didn't realize how much her children noticed this until her recent birthday when Chip had them disappear around say what care for approximately her, and they each responded that she cooks for them.
Appreciate the Mothering Season You're InShe concludes her post with: "I hope you feel so loved and celebrated this Mother's Day. And no matter what season you find yourself in, or just know that you are doing enough,and you are loved and appreciated. purchase a few moments today to spy around and appreciate your children and the stage they're in." Wise words to remember on Mother's Day and every day. on Apr 6, 2015 at 11:22am PDT
Source: popsugar.com