I’m either going to have a clean house, or I'm going to play with my kids. During those early years, I couldn't do both without constantly feeling like I was failing at one or the other, or becoming completely overwhelmed

“Every child that needs taken care of (4), every household chore that needs accomplished... Instantly, I am overwhelmed... Often, I would get out of bed feeling defeated before the day even began. My motherhood journey started almost 10 years ago and it has been a journey into joy.” - Counting Gifts, Finding Joy by Amanda Akande