Trouble with Dealing with all of it

[BordersBohoBaby]

I am having major issues as a WAHM.

I am the type of person who excels in everythng, so when I am not up to par, I get really annoyed.

First of all, I am saddened to say that I have rushed through my older childrens childhoods because I couldnt wait to work and make money. When my DH wanted another baby, I was honestly annoyed because it would "mess up my career". I was in line for a pretty big promotion and I felt I deserved it. I wasnt opposed to having a baby, but I was very honest that I wanted him to do 50% of the caretaking.

During my pregnancy, things changed. I got a new boss, and CA had a major budget crisis. The promotion I was up for became a non-existant position and I was pretty much at a glass ceiling until I went back to school. Because of the administration change, I really didn't like the direction my school was going, and in all honesty, once I saw my baby girl- there was no way I was going back to a job I no longer LOVED so that someone else could play with her all day.

Dh and I decided I would be a SAHM because life is just easier for us that way. The house is clean, meals are cooked and kids taken care of. We are okay on his income alone- but I have a drive and need to do something...anything!

So, I have put my creativity and talent to work and have started a blog, an online store and I work PT for kgb_. I don't make much money at all, but at least I see my earnings going into our account and feel satisfied.

My issue is that things around here are slacking. I have been cooking 3 meals a day, but I am OVER IT. I feel like I am always cleaning the kitchen or cooking. How do WAHM's actually WAH? I get up to go to the bathroom, and I realize the toilet needs cleaning, or laundry needs to be changed, or dishes put away...Next thing you know, I got NO WORK done, my house is half cleaned and the baby is now awake- so I am at a standstill.

I feel like I am sucking at everything instead of doing even okay at anything!

I could really use tips or encouragement. I am ready to close up shop because it takes me all day to make $50 and my house is a mess and dinner is sloppy.

[Six2Love]

Welcome to the wonderful world of staying at home! 
I'm in the same boat right now.  I found that in the past when I schedule, everything in the day, then go through it the best I can is the best way to do it. 
I have printed off a "worker's time chart" so I can "clock in and out".  I also will have a family board that has the family activities like homeschool, my school and other appointments that are scheduled. 
A good calendar with a sharpened pencil is also something I will be using.  So I can modify my schedule as I go, if I have to.
Writing out a week list of goals I want to achieve.  Schedule them every day until done. 
I'll also be scheduling certain days for certain cleaning things.  Like on Tuesdays- I bathe the dog.  Wednesday I will vacuum out my bedroom and Chevy's crate and do the stair way.  The kids take care of the vacuuming at night before bed.  Wednesdays & Sundays is my laundry days.  Towels and kids clothes are done as needed, usually every 2-3 days. 
The trick is to get a schedule, so sit down and figure out what you do.  Then allow 15-20 minutes for each chore.  Set the timer and work until it goes off.  Whatever you don't finish, can wait until later.  I found that once I was organized my "chores" went from about 45 minutes to clean one area of the house to about 10 minutes per area. 
But I'm in the same boat as you now.  I feel like I'm spinning in circles.

[CherryTeasHubby]

Janell,

I went from being a Marine Master Sergeant to a SAHD. Talk about a career change. I was a SAHD for 3 years. I was totally out of my element and was going nuts. What made my life easier, was prioritizing and time management. I also got myself into a routine. Kid to school, get home, start the laundry, vacuum and dishes, then the 1st load was done ready for the dryer. Then I'd attack 1 room at a time. I'd crank some music as I was cleaning too.

I would make a list of what needed to be done, then of what I wanted to get done. If I didn't get my wants done... oh well there's always tomorrow. Also, I would clean for no more than a 1/2 hour at a time. Then I'd get online for a bit. Then get back at it. I would also go to the shooting range twice a week to keep my sanity. I would do a deep cleaning in each room once a week. After that... just tidying up.

I honestly miss being a SAHD. A few times while having the kids at the park, I'd run into a guy that would ask, "what do you do?". I'd reply with, "Your looking at it". Then their eyes would roll. Then... it would begin. The "I'm more of a man than you are contest". I always won. I'd ask if they were a retired Marine, been a Drill Instructor, trained men to kill, have they jumped out of planes ect... then close with, "I guess I'm more of a man than you are because I'm doing what it takes to take care of my family".

Just be glad that YOU are watching and raising your kids. NOT a day care. As long as you make a few bucks on the side.... it's all good. That could be your shooting range. (chuckle)