Today was one of those parenting days that asks everything from you, patience, presence, and strength you don’t always feel you have.
Day 64 was filled with tantrums, exhaustion, and emotional waves. And yet, it was also filled with a quiet truth I keep returning to:
This is a phase. And it will pass.
When Children Are Loud and the Heart Is Tired
The day unfolded with big emotions. Tears over small things. Resistance without clear reasons. Energy that felt impossible to match.
By midday, I felt drained. Not just physically but emotionally.
There are moments in motherhood when love is constant, but capacity feels limited. Today was one of those moments.
The Inner Tug-of-War
Part of me wanted the noise to stop. Part of me wanted control. Part of me just wanted rest.
And then came the familiar heaviness: Why is this so hard today?
Mindfulness didn’t remove the exhaustion. But it reminded me to pause before adding resistance.
Choosing to Let Go Again
I noticed how holding onto frustration only made the day heavier. So I made a conscious choice:
To let go. Not perfectly. Not instantly. But gently.
I softened my breath. I lowered my expectations. I stopped fighting the moment.
And something inside me eased.
Understanding Their World
Children don’t have the language for everything they feel. What looks like misbehaviour is often:
• unmet needs
• tired bodies
• growing brains
• emotions too big for words
They aren’t trying to disturb peace. They are learning how to find it.
Trusting the Season
Today reminded me that parenting is seasonal.
Tantrums don’t last forever. Chaos slowly gives way to calm. And the same child who struggles today will someday regulate with ease.
There is no shortcut through this phase. No control strong enough to skip it.
The only real option is trust.
Meeting Exhaustion with Compassion
Instead of judging myself for feeling tired, I chose compassion.
I allowed: • slower movements
• quieter responses
• imperfect presence
I reminded myself: I don’t need to fix everything today.
What Day 64 Taught Me
• Exhaustion doesn’t mean I’m failing
• Tantrums are communication, not defiance
• Letting go lightens the moment
• This phase is temporary
• Calm is being built even when unseen
A Gentle Promise to Myself
I promise to trust this season. I promise to meet chaos with softness where I can. I promise to remember that growth is happening beneath the surface.
Day 64 reminds me:
✨ These moments are shaping resilience.
✨ This tiredness will soften.
✨ Calm will return slowly, naturally.
Today was hard. Today was honest.
And I trust that tomorrow will meet us with a little more ease. 🤍🌙
Unfiltered thoughts by Anu 