SUMMER IS COMING.
I guess there’s a reason Game of Thrones is always set in the winter — Summer is Coming doesn’t have quite that same ring to it!
Of course, for Mamas like us, those words can, at times, strike fear into our heart — summer can be a stressful season when you’re managing kids along with building a business.
Summer always strikes me as a season of contradictions — equal parts laid back and stressful.
Laid back: no school, lazy days, we don’t have to be anywhere first thing in the morning.
Stressful: the kids are home, we need to find something to do, and SWIM TEAM.
Last year was our first year as a swim team family, and it’s fair to say that the experience was not without a good bit of drama. This year, we’re back for more — and Henry is also going to be in the game.
Thoughts and prayers are appreciated, Mama.
Here’s the thing: to me, summer is about the planning. It’s about being productive with kids. It’s about figuring out your Daily 5 — for work and for your family. What must get done today for your business? What must get done today for your family? What will move you closer to where you want to be as a Mama and as a Free Mama?
Sometimes, my non-negotiable for the day is “We are going to have a picnic in the park.”
Other days it’s, “I need to record the next episode of FreeMamaTV.”
With smart time blocking, you can fit both into your schedule, Mama. And here’s a little something to remember: just writing the things in your calendar doesn’t magically make them happen. You have to actually show up and do the things you said you would.
True story: during one especially busy period in my life, I blocked out time on my calendar daily to text my husband, so that I would take the 5 minutes needed to send him something that wasn’t a passive aggressive, snark-filled comment.
When I say I live and die by my Google calendar, I am not kidding.
We’ve got a thread going in the Facebook group where we’re sharing our summer planning strategies. Come and check it out. Find some inspiration, and add your own ideas for being productive with kids.
Because this may be the final season of Game of Thrones — but it’s just one season in your Free Mama journey. And you’re going to rock it out.
P.S. Need a beach read, Mama? I have the perfect solution for you. Grab a copy of The Free Mama. It’s the perfect poolside companion, because it tells you how to make every day feel like a vacation. 💖