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UNCOMPLICATE FAMILY MEALS SO YOU HAVE MORE TIME TO FOCUS ON WHAT’S MOST IMPORTANT

Relatable Motherhood with Jannine MacKinnon

MOTHERHOOD HIT ME LIKE A TON OF BRICKS Hi, I'm Jannine!

I don't know about you, but when I became a mom it was pretty evident I had no idea WTF I was doing and my life certainly didn't look like the fairytale stories I saw all over social media.

Stretched to my limit with a stage five clinger colicky mamas boy, running on no sleep for an entire year and so filled with resentment from my husbands useless nipless who got to enjoy a quiet commute everyday, I knew something had to change.

Fast forward to now I've found a way to make it all work, let go of the guilt of not doing it all, and focus on what matters most, my family. It wasn't an easy road but it's totally doable and I'm here to help you take back control of your motherhood.

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Don't they grow up way too fast!?! Two under two

Don't they grow up way too fast!?!

Two under two was tough, but I honestly wouldn't have it any other way.

I was more exhausted and stretched thin than I've ever been.
My patience is tested more times than I can count in one day, especially when potty training a 2 1/2 year old while having a 1 year old scream in your face while cleaning up accidents 💩🤯 ,
but the amazing thing about being a mom, is that we always find a way.

Even when it seems impossible,
Like we have nothing left to give,
Or that we have no idea what we're doing,
We always find a way.

In one week we enter a new chapter. It'll be the first time in three years I won't have a baby under 18 months.

As much as it's weird to think about leaving the baby stage behind, I'm really looking forward to what's to come and watching their love and friendship continue to grow 💕

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When’s the last time you printed photos? I’m

When’s the last time you printed photos?

I’m a sucker for photo albums and try to print a book at least once a year. Not only is it great having the photos to look back on, but it also forces me to sort out the tens of thousands of photos on my phone so I have room for another year of photos and videos 😜

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What do you say no to, to take care of you? As

What do you say no to, to take care of you?

As moms we can feel so much guilt for not keeping up with everything, but it’s incredibly unrealistic.

It’s ok to say no.

Say no to the late night video chat.
Say no to the pile of dishes.
Say no to screen time limits.

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We need to take care of us, and sometimes it’s as simple as a no.

Do you struggle saying no?

Well the first week of 2021 has been pretty rough.

Well the first week of 2021 has been pretty rough.

It's ok to feel overwhelmed
It's ok to feel unmotivated
It's ok to feel angry

There's so much going on and it's not going to change overnight. This is a marathon and we need to do what we can to take care of our mental health.

That may look like:

Turning off the news
Unplugging from social media
Unfollowing accounts that make you feel shitty
Ordering food so you don't have to cook
Having an at home date night cuddled up on the couch

How are you taking care of your mental health right now?

Sound familiar? 🙋‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏿‍♀️

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Social media is great for making us feel like we should do all the things and #momguilt can set in when we feel like we’re not doing enough.

But guess what, all we’re seeing is the pretty snapshots, and in reality there’s a lot of toddler meltdowns and stressed out parents behind the scenes.

If you rock it at the crafty stuff, that’s great!
If it’s not for you, your kids still know they’re loved

If you make a big production of Christmas day with lots of gifts and family, there’s so much fun!
If you like to keep it simple and paired down, there’s lots of fun!

No matter where you are on the Grinch to Elf spectrum as a parent, know that you are rocking out Christmas in the way that works for you, there’s going to be lots of love and fun, and we’re all going to have over-sugared wildlings pushing our buttons

What has been your biggest Christmas flop this season? I’ll leave mine in the comments below

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There are no women’s job vs man’s job, it’s

There are no women’s job vs man’s job, it’s only what works for you and your family!

By the way, I'm @JannineMacKinnon, mama to two toddlers, helping overwhelmed moms uncomplicate motherhood with practical systems, community connection and helpful hacks 💕

If the more traditional family roles work for you, that’s great!
If they’re different, that’s great too!
But what isn’t great is if you’re feeling like the workload isn’t working for you.

You and your partner are on the same team.
You want each other to be happy to build a family together.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed and resentful, something’s not working and you gotta chat about it.

Three tips for starting the conversation

Talk to them at the right time. It’s never a good idea to have a meaningful conversation when emotions are high or there’s empty stomachs.

Come from a place of I feel and I need help, rather than you’re not doing things right.

Be open to seeing their side of things, find common ground, and compromise. Relationships are give and get. If one person wins, the team loses.

It takes time, but the important thing is that you keep working at it. If one of you is overloaded the rest of the family feels it too 💕

What do the roles look like in your household?

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