~Don't Sweat The Small Stuff~
By Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85288)
Valdosta, Georgia
April 11, 2017 6:01pm CST
That's how I do what I do! Many people ask me on a daily basis how do you deal with 5 kids, babysitting, advertising, being an admin on 3 FB groups and still have time to do things like MyLot?
My big secret is-I don't sweat the small stuff! Sorry if I disappointed you with my secret but that's the truth!
The stuff I can get done I do...if there's more-it can wait! I got most of the dishes done a bit ago but of course there's more in the sink now. I don't let that thought stress me. When I get them done I do-they aren't going anywhere. 
Unfortunately sometimes. Lol.
Another secret of mine is I get things ready ahead of time. Right now I know Josiah will be waking up shortly and will be hungry. I made his bottle a few minutes ago and set the diapers & wipes next to it. No searching, no last minute making a bottle while he screams, and no stress! 
I do this when my older 3 are home as well. If we have anywhere to be in the morning they set out their clothes the night before and I wake them up 2 hours ahead of time to make sure we have time to get ready.
Doing these little things helps to keep the stress to a minimum and when things go a little wrong I take it in stride. 
Unfortunately sometimes. Lol.
Another secret of mine is I get things ready ahead of time. Right now I know Josiah will be waking up shortly and will be hungry. I made his bottle a few minutes ago and set the diapers & wipes next to it. No searching, no last minute making a bottle while he screams, and no stress!
I do this when my older 3 are home as well. If we have anywhere to be in the morning they set out their clothes the night before and I wake them up 2 hours ahead of time to make sure we have time to get ready.
Doing these little things helps to keep the stress to a minimum and when things go a little wrong I take it in stride. 37 people like this
36 responses
@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
12 Apr 17
Sounds like you have your hands full but you also have a good way of planning ahead
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
12 Apr 17
@chrissbergstrom Thank you, yes I do have a lot going on but I take it as it comes. =)
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
12 Apr 17
@LovingMyBabies good for you sounds like you handle stress well
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
12 Apr 17
You are doing a great job as a wife and mom. You have the right attitude about things. It is all about managing the stress.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
12 Apr 17
@Happy2beme Thank you very much! =) There are so many things to stress over-the dishes in the sink or dusting won't be something I stress over. Lol.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
12 Apr 17
@LovingMyBabies that is great. It will still be there when you get around to doing it
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
13 Apr 17
@LadyDuck I agree, it's so much easier doing things like that!
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@LadyDuck (470745)
• Switzerland
13 Apr 17
@LovingMyBabies If you feel stressed and you think you have no time to do things, it takes more time and finally you do nothing good.
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@moffittjc (121499)
• Gainesville, Florida
12 Apr 17
You have a good approach and a good attitude! I'm sure it serves you well. Nothing is better for teaching us patience than having kids!
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
13 Apr 17
@moffittjc Thank you! That's the truth, patience is super important with little ones around. Lol
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
13 Apr 17
@josie_ Thank you, planning ahead helps a lot!
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
12 Apr 17
You are doing well with keeping the stress levels to a minimum. I wish I could do the same. Little one is napping at the moment. When she wakes we have snuggle time. Once she is awake and entertaining herself, I mosey to the kitchen and do up the dishes.
Laundry is never ending and I do that a little each day. It is a process without having a dryer to use. Our clothes rack is okay, but with our furnace running less because of the warmer temps, it takes the clothes longer to dry. I'll have to haul out the fan and place it in front of the rack. It helps to dry them faster.
Love the pretty posies. The color is great!
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
13 Apr 17
@LovingMyBabies If I had a clothesline that I could put them outside on it would be much easier!
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
13 Apr 17
@Elusivebutterfly I totally understand about the laundry-we have to go to the laundromat and it would be so much easier if we had machines at home. We make do though.
Thanks!
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
12 Apr 17
Thanks for the tips.
Don't let sweat the small stuff actually makes a lot of sense and is something I've been doing as well.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
13 Apr 17
@allen0187 No problem, I hope I have helped someone. =)
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@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
12 Apr 17
That is a great philosophy for life. Too many times, I sweat the small stuff. I do try to get things ready ahead of time. When I take the time to do that, things work out so much better for me. I envy your calm reserve in the face of the small stuff!
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@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
19 Apr 17
@LovingMyBabies You are welcome. I still think you are way cool! You seem to keep things all together.
@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
13 Apr 17
@Shellyann36 Thank you. Yes things go more smoothly when we have what we need ahead of time. Thanks, I have been told I have the patience of a saint so I guess that helps me too. =)
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@Tina30219 (81820)
• Onaway, Michigan
12 Apr 17
I am like you I try and prepare things ahead of time.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
12 Apr 17
@Tina30219 Yeah I like being ready for things and not have to rush around like a crazy person.
@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
13 Apr 17
@marlina Exactly, I would go nuts if I always waited until the last minute.
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
13 Apr 17
@LovingMyBabies Same here, I always plan in advance and get things ready.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
13 Apr 17
@JudyEv Thank you, I have been through a LOT in my life so I have learned quickly from experience.
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@JudyEv (338625)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Apr 17
@LovingMyBabies Experience is a good but hard teacher sometimes.
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@Courtlynn (67086)
• United States
12 Apr 17
Good idea to get up earlier to get ready when all the kids are there.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
12 Apr 17
@Courtlynn Yeah it just helps things go more smoothly. =)
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@melissa1024 (2456)
• Beckley, West Virginia
12 Apr 17
This is how I handle things too. I always say it will be there waiting for me when I get time to do it! Lol! Things can get hectic sometimes and the little things like having clothing set out the night before can help out a whole lot.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
13 Apr 17
@melissa1024 Yes it's the easiest way to get through the day. =) Exactly, the little things we can do to save time and stress is worth it!
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@melissa1024 (2456)
• Beckley, West Virginia
13 Apr 17
@LovingMyBabies Exactly, anything I can do to make my day go stress free is great! I use to like a spotless, orderly house then I had kids. Now, just as long as it is clean and everything is put away out of the middle of the floor fine! Lol!
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@snowy22315 (179699)
• United States
12 Apr 17
It sounds like you have a game plan that works!
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@celticeagle (165950)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Apr 17
That is so great. I envy you. I sweat stuff that hasn't even happened. I get worried if nothing is happening. I am over sensitive to stress and so that rips me away from calm and hurls me into a horrid time. Being ready ahead is something I always did too. And being organized which I guess goes along with the other. I have tried to get my daughter and my grandson to set his stuff out the night before and they just don't stay with it. He has missed the bus because he couldn't find his watch or other glove. Ugh! Good for you though and I bet your kids are learning this from you so they will be off to a good start.
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@celticeagle (165950)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Apr 17
@LovingMyBabies .....Yes, it certainly does.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
13 Apr 17
@celticeagle I'm sorry stress haunts you the way it does. I wish it didn't. =( Yeah setting things out and planning ahead the best you can saves a lot of time and worry.
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@LeaPea2417 (37334)
• Toccoa, Georgia
12 Apr 17
That is very good that you prepare in advance.
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@EMuhungi (1712)
• Nairobi, Kenya
12 Apr 17
That's great. You are very responsible @LovingMyBabies .
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@workathomefan (8957)
• Prairieville, Louisiana
12 Apr 17
I think you mylot while the kids are sleeping such as Josiah and Julian.Plus your 3 oldest kids are staying with cousins.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
13 Apr 17
@workathomefan I do MyLot when the babies are napping and when the older 3 are home they watch movies while the babies are asleep. =)
@Kymmie (112)
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13 Apr 17
That's very smart. I do the same things. I get everything prepared before hand. I usually do all my cleaning after all my kids are in bed. I can clean faster and easier with no distractions. It helps give me time to do things during the day without worrying.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
13 Apr 17
@Kymmie Yeah it's so much easier not having to rush around or worry over the little messes and such that happen with little ones around.
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