Steady Days

I rarely take notes on what I'm reading, but the book I just read, Steady Days: A Journey Towards Intentional, Professional Motherhood by Jamie Martin, required it.

My notes pretty much sum up everything I've learned about the most important survival skills in mothering these six years:

Problem-solving and adaptability

Check it:

• Create a steady routine
• Be flexible and open
• If something is not working, there is a reason -- find a solution
• Adaptability -- things change, work towards keeping up with it all, which will include shifts in your plan of attack and/or solutions
• Find inspirations -- !!!  Yes.  An inspired mother will inspire her children.  (I'm happier when inspired anyway -- def.)
• Analyze what isn't working
• Be intentional and take a moment to decide
• Life with children: constant training and teaching without always seeing an immediate result
• Consider both the problem and the potential solution