Juggling Two Kids, Two Schedules, and Still Finding Me

Some days, it feels like I’m managing a small circus and I’m both the ringmaster and the one running after the animals. Between a curious six-year-old and a baby who thinks sleep is optional, a growing business, homeschooling, and keeping my relationship strong, life has been a lot.

But here’s the truth: I wouldn’t trade it for anything. It’s messy, loud, beautiful, and constantly stretching me into a better version of myself. Every day I learn a little more about balance, grace, and what it means to show up with love even when I’m exhausted.

Two Kids, Two Different Worlds

Having children six years apart is like parenting in two time zones. One wants to build LEGO castles while the other wants to eat the LEGO bricks. One is mastering reading, while the other is discovering peek-a-boo.

Homeschooling my oldest means switching roles all day long. I can be teaching sight words one minute and soothing a baby the next. Some days flow easily, and other days feel like survival mode. But I’ve learned to release the pressure to make every day look perfect.

Each season brings its own rhythm. This fall, our mornings are slower, our lessons more nature-based, and our afternoons filled with snacks, stories, and laughter. I’ve realized it’s not about doing everything right—it’s about staying connected.

Partnering Through the Chaos

My life partner and I run businesses, raise kids, and try to keep our relationship from turning into one long staff meeting. It’s easy for work and family to blend together until every conversation sounds like a planning session.

We’ve learned to carve out small moments for just us. Sunday nights have become our reset, and mid-week coffee breaks help us pause, breathe, and remember we’re a team. Before we were “mom and dad,” we were “us.” Protecting that bond keeps everything else steady.

Running Businesses While Running a Household

Entrepreneurship doesn’t come with office hours. Between client meetings, deadlines, homeschool lessons, and household chores, my planner stays full.

The only way it all works is with systems, teamwork, and a lot of grace. I’ve stopped trying to fit my family around work and started building my work around family. I plan calls during nap time, tackle creative projects early, and let my oldest help with small business tasks—he feels involved and I get the support.

Not every day goes according to plan, and that’s okay. Flexibility has become my best strategy.

Finding My Social Life Again

Somewhere between baby bottles and business calls, I lost track of my own social life. For a while, “me time” meant folding laundry in peace.

Now, I’m finding small ways to reconnect with friends and community. It doesn’t have to be a big night out—sometimes it’s a walk with a friend, a quick chat, or a solo trip to Target. Little things remind me that I’m still me, not just “mama” or “business owner.”

Having that community of women around me, especially other moms, keeps me grounded and recharged.

Giving Myself Permission to Breathe

The biggest lesson I’ve learned this year is that I can do it all, just not all at once. Some weeks I’m focused on homeschooling. Some weeks I’m focused on business. Some days, I’m just focused on getting through dinner time with a smile.

And that’s okay. Life isn’t about perfect balance—it’s about rhythm. There will always be busy seasons and slower ones. What matters most is showing up with love and being present in whatever moment I’m in.

Mama's Thoughts

To every mom trying to hold it all together, you’re doing better than you think. The house might be messy, the schedule might be full, but the love you pour into your family matters more than anything on your to-do list.

This season of motherhood is not about perfection—it’s about presence. Even on the days when I’m tired, stretched thin, or running late, I remind myself that I’m still showing up. And that’s enough.