I’m a Mess, but I Am Also Blessed

Let’s face it: life is messy. Like, toddler-with-a-paint-set-in-the-living-room messy. If you’ve ever looked at your life and thought, “What even is happening?” you’re not alone. We’re all trying to navigate this chaotic existence, and sometimes it feels like we’re more mess than masterpiece. But here’s the kicker: despite the mess, we are incredibly blessed. So, let’s laugh at the craziness, embrace the chaos, and find joy even when it feels like we’re falling apart.

The Morning Madness

Every day starts with good intentions. The alarm goes off, and you envision a smooth, productive morning. Then reality hits. The snooze button becomes your best friend, your hair is doing its best impression of a bird’s nest, and you can’t find your other sock. By the time you’ve had your coffee (which, let’s be honest, is more a lifeline than a beverage), the day’s plan has already derailed. But hey, you’re awake and alive. That’s a blessing right there.

The Work Woes

Work is another beast altogether. Whether you’re juggling meetings, emails, and deadlines, or managing the insanity of remote work (read: trying to look professional from the waist up while your kids have a wrestling match in the background), it’s a circus. You might feel like you’re barely holding it together, but guess what? You’re doing it. You’re showing up every day, mess and all, and that’s something to be proud of.

The Stay-at-Home Parent Shuffle

For stay-at-home parents, the word “work” takes on a whole new dimension. Your office is the entire house, your coworkers are small humans with boundless energy and questionable negotiation skills, and your to-do list is never-ending. One minute you’re a chef whipping up a masterpiece of mac and cheese, the next you’re a referee in a sibling showdown. Diapers, dishes, and laundry piles that seem to grow faster than you can tackle them—it’s all in a day’s work.

The house is in a perpetual state of “lived-in,” which is a polite way of saying it looks like a tornado passed through. Toys are everywhere, the dog just tracked mud through the living room, and you’re pretty sure you’ve seen the same crumb on the floor for three days. Yet, amidst the chaos, there are moments of pure magic. The unsolicited hug from your child, the giggles during story time, and the pride in seeing your child learn something new—these are the blessings that make the mess worthwhile.

The Social Scene

And let’s not forget the social life—or lack thereof. Trying to maintain friendships and relationships can feel like trying to herd cats. Plans get canceled, texts get forgotten, and sometimes, you just want to hide under a blanket instead of dealing with people. Yet, amidst the flakiness and the awkward moments, there are those golden times when you laugh until you cry with a friend or have a heart-to-heart that reminds you why human connection is so precious.

The Self-Care Struggle

Self-care sounds great in theory. In reality, it’s often a Netflix binge with a side of guilt for not doing something more ‘productive.’ Exercise? Sure, if walking to the fridge counts. Meditation? Only if it’s while lying in bed scrolling through memes. The struggle to take care of ourselves is real, but the fact that we’re trying is what counts. And occasionally, we do manage to read a book or take a long bath, and it feels like a small victory.

The Emotional Rollercoaster

Let’s get real: life can be an emotional rollercoaster. Some days, you’re on top of the world; other days, you’re questioning everything. It’s okay to feel like a mess and still find moments of joy. It’s okay to laugh through tears and dance through the disasters. Being a mess doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re living.

Embracing the Chaos

So here’s to the mess: the cluttered desks, the mismatched socks, the late-night existential crises. Here’s to the moments of doubt and the bursts of laughter that follow. Here’s to the imperfect, glorious, chaotic life we’re all living. Because in the midst of the mess, there are blessings—big and small—that make it all worthwhile.

Life doesn’t have to be perfectly organized or entirely figured out. It’s in the mess that we find the humor, the joy, and the resilience to keep going. So next time you’re feeling like a hot mess, remember: you’re not alone, and you are definitely blessed. Now, go embrace that chaos and make the most of this wonderfully messy life! Added relatable songs to this blog down below.

One of my faves!

And a funny and relatable Mom song

And I have to add… I actually do sing this song sometimes like, “I’m a Mess, I’m a Mess.”

With Love,

Kayla (Katie Bee)