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I started this blog a little over 3 years ago. I named it "Katie Did..." because I was going to write about all my projects and adventures. But now I haven't written on it in over a year, and I don't know that I will ever have any more projects to write about. 

Nine and a half months ago I gave birth to a beautiful little girl. I love her with my whole heart, but she has completely changed my life. Some days I'm lucky if I can get a shower, let alone paint a shelf or make curtains or cook dinner. I struggle to keep up with the dishes, do laundry, and clean. People keep telling me this is normal, but it doesn't feel normal.

How do you keep from getting overwhelmed? How do you not let the every day tasks take over your life? How do you not drive you husband crazy because you're always stressed out and overwhelmed?

I can choose not to clean the house and play with my daughter, but then the house just keeps getting dirtier and dirtier, and then it's harder to clean. I've read things that say to just do certain tasks every day for a short amount of time and your house will always be clean. I've tried that, and it's not working. What am I doing wrong? 

I've memorized Philippians 4:4-7. I even have it hanging on my mirror so I see it every day.

    

"Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made know to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard you hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." 

But what do you do when it just isn't helping? 

I read books, articles, blog posts, etc. by other moms that say I need to just let it go. That sounds great. But then I wonder, how do they have time to write a book, or an article, or keep up with a blog? If their lives are so hectic and crazy how do they have time to do what they want to do? When do they get the other things done?

So, you might ask, why am I taking the time to write this on a blog? Good question. I don't really know. I just thought it might help to get all of these thoughts and questions out of my head.

Now I guess I will stop writing and try to vacuum before she wakes up from her nap.