Sometimes I get overwhelmed with life. Being a stay-at-home-mom of a 4 year old girl and a 1 year old boy can be a lot of work, plus cleaning, laundry, family responsibilities and other household chores...it can really be overwhelming sometimes.
I do my best to keep a clean house and not let the laundry pile up too high, but sometimes I find I am more focused on marking things off my to-do list then I should be.
I am blessed to be able to stay home right now and I sometimes need to remind myself that THAT is the most important job. So when I saw this cute plaque on pintrest the other day, I knew I needed to make myself something similar. (The original sign I was inspired by was from Catching Fireflies)
I already had a wood board that I didn't love. So I primed it and painted it all cream. Then I attached vinyl lettering (thanks to my good friend at NataLee Allen Designs!) Next I spray painted the entire board brown. After it was dry, I carefully peeled the lettering off!
But it wasn't quite right. So I carefully rubbed a bit of stain all over the whole thing and I distressed the edges just a tiny bit!
Yup. I love my board! It is hanging near my kitchen table which makes it really easy to see and to remind myself that sometimes I need to stop worrying about my to-do list and focus on my kids!
Do you sometimes have trouble with this too, or is it just me?
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Amanda
I could have written this post today! I feel as though I'm sinking today under a heap of 'to dos', but this is a timely reminder that reading the same book 3 times in a row and helping my boys line up all their cars and trains is much more important than putting the laundry away!<br /><br />Your sign looks great, think I need to do something similar!
Jaimie
That is so awesome!! Might have to make one for me and some of my besties!!
Sarah @ Sarahndipities
Very cute! I think I need one of these, too!
Jennie
I want one of these!!!!
NataLee
Ashley, <br /><br />I love how it turned out. You are so talented. And I wish my floors were as clean as I'm sure yours are.
NanaDiana
That is just a perfect saying. I remember those days well....when I had 4 kids at home and 3 of them were under the age of 4-with one older boy. There is never enough time to do what needs to be done..and some things just DO NOT MATTER! Enjoy everyone of those harried days because all too soon they will be in school and you will wonder where the time went- xo Diana
Tamika
Love this! And what an awesome job! :)<br /><br />We had 5 kids in 7 yrs - and let me tell you - there were some sticky floor and laundry piles! Still are....
AdventuresFrugalMom
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Ami w/AliLilly
This is so great!! I hope you don't mind if I copy it someday! 🙂
mrs.Brady
SO great!!!! I love it. I love how you put the vinyl on and then peeled it off. <br />Thanks for sharing!!!<br />ladeedacreations.com<br />I need to remember this when I am overwhelmed with my house. uggh
Nicole
Aaah, that sign makes me feel so much better! :)<br />Truth be told.
Ashley Marie
Total love! I'll take a messy house anyday if it comes with happiness 🙂
AmieAnn
This is awesome! This phrase is one of my favorites.. possibly because my floor is ALWAYS sticky! Love it.. and I hope you will share with my Pink Hippo Party @ http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2011/08/pink-hippo-party-42.html
Big D and Me
I must be a great mom then - my floors are messy, the oven is dirty - but my kids are happy! Your board looks great
Chavonne
Hello, I found you blog on the Meet Me Monday Blog Hop & I'm a new GFC follower :)<br />http://www.savingwithsaveone.blogspot.com
Kristine @ JandMs Eye Candy
This is awesome!! Love it!!<br /><br />We host a linky party every Tuesday called, "Help a Momma Out." This would be the perfect link up! I would love it if you'd share it! Thanks for considering and for sharing :)<br /><br />Kristine<br />www.jandmseyecandy.blogspot.com
Erica
I love this! What a perfect sign for my house. My son is still a baby (growing quickly into a toddler), but that sign would definitely make me feel better about being the "perfect mom"! I hope you will link this up to my Delight Me party at Doodles & Doilies!<br /><br />http://doodlesanddoilies.blogspot.com
Rose and Heather
This needs to be in every moms home!Love it!!! <br />We would love to have you at our first ever link party... *Crafty Lassie Tuesdays*<br />www.sewstylishboutique.blogspot.com<br />Thanks!<br />Heather & Rose
alison
Visiting from Sugar Bee Crafts--What a wonderful reminder!
Michelle
Love it, what an easy way to spruce up a house and make mommies laugh.
Tina
I chuckled when I saw this because it is so MY home - to the tee...thanks for sharing that.<br /><br />have a great afternoon and if you have a chance please stop by to visit me.<br /><br />thanks<br />tina<br />embellishments by tina
Kristen
aww this is such a cute idea! Thanks so much for linking up to Handmade Tuesdays @ Ladybug Blessings! http://www.ladybug-blessings.com
Jordan McCollum
Those finishing touches made a big difference!
Jenn
Love the sign. It feels so true. I pinned it!<br />Visiting from Workshop Wednesday.
Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made
This is SO true! I have one that just got married and two that are Jrs. in College. I was a stay-at-home mom until they were all in Jr. High and then only worked a few hours a week and the benefits are enormous and worth the financial struggles! Love your project!!
Tricia
A good reminder on the days I just can't do it all! Love it!
Jenni
So funny! I was linking up with you while you were linking up with me. I saw this and fell in love...it is the story of my life! Thanks for linking up and being so fabulous!<br />HUGS~<br />Jenni
JULIE
oh, i want this!!! do you sell them?
Emily @ mirrors metaphors and kaleidoscopes
This post makes me feel better as I stare at my piles of laundry and dishes! Thanks for sharing! I am visiting from Thrify Decorating and am your newest follower! <br /><br />Emily <br /><br />www.mirrorsmetaphorsandkaleidoscopes.blogspot.com
Nicole@Thrifty Decorating
That turned out beautifully! I love the bit of distressing the you added! It really gives it character! Thanks for linking to Thrifty Thursday! I'm going to feature this next week! 🙂
Lish
Just what every mom needs! You should link up at my Frivolous Friday Party:<br /><br />http://imprintalish.blogspot.com/2011/08/frivolous-friday-2.html
Shelley (aka: Her Royal Sassiness)
Love it... want it!<br />So cute and so very true!
Jen-CraftOManiac
You have been featured at CraftOManiac. Have a SUPER SATURDAY. winks-jen
simplydesigning.blogspot.com
Julie - I do not sell these. But NataLee from NataLee Allen Designs cut my vinyl for me! http://nataleeallendesigns.com/
Erin of HomeSavvyAtoZ.com
Thank you so much for linking up at Savvy HomeMade Monday this week, Ashley. I hope you will party again tomorrow!
Jenny @ Embellishing Life
I love this! I am going to add this into my home decor! Thanks for linking it up. I featured it here:<br />http://embellishinglifeeveryday.blogspot.com/2011/08/check-this-out_20.html
Karen @ Goodbyecityhellosuburb
Amen! Now I have to go wash my foot because the floor is sticky from the juice my son spilled that the dogs tongue did not clean up.
Ginger
Featuring YOU over on my blog today. Love this! 🙂 Feel free to drop by & grab a button. :)<br /><br />Ginger<br />gingersnapcrafts.blogspot.com<br /><br />http://gingersnapcrafts.blogspot.com/2011/08/take-look-you-simple-messages.html
Courtney ~ French Country Cottage
I love this- sharing it at the party this week~ thanks for linking up at FNF 🙂
Lina - Fancy Frugal Life
What a great sign!! LOVE it :)<br />Lina<br />fancy Frugal Life
Lish
Just wanted to let you know that I featured your print as one of my favs on my blog post tomorrow (Frivolous Friday's)!!<br />www.imprintalish.blogspot.com<br />Come grab a featured button!
jennifer
hey there, <br /><br />i stumbled across this photo on pinterest & it definitely hit a chord with me. i'm a sahm to 2 kids a yr & 20 days apart with a husband whose constantly deployed, & without family or friends in the area. It's tough. Some days I feel like super mom. Other days I want to pull my hair out. My to do list is never ending & being creative certainly isn'
Nisha @ Healthy Mom's Kitchen
Is it odd that this prompted me to clean the dirty house?! It was a good day. We had three extra kids so everyone was entertained while I cleaned up!
ParisMcSweets
I have trouble with this more often then not. I absolutely LOVE this and will be making one to put up in my home. Thank you for the AWESOME how to!!
Jojo
Love this sign ..... Though I was a bad mom with sticky floor,dirty oven and piles of laundry, but this made me feel good. Thank yoi
Anastasia
I't not just you, I think we all feel the same way. In addition to being a SAHM, I also work from home, so I would add 'missed deadlines' in there, and unlike you I actually rarely have my floors not sticky and laundry folded, if ever 😉
Kim @ The Educators Spin On It
Love this sign! Just shared in on our pinterest board and on our site. It's important to make sure we all know that spending time with our children and making memories with them in important. http://theeducatorsspinonit.blogspot.com/2012/11/teaching-gratitude-in-our-home-with-kids.html#
Becky1966
this sums it up nicely!!! I'm a mom of 12!!!
Could relate to every line!!! Need one for my kitchen too!!!' And laundry room and bathroom and bedrooms and dens---- lol!!!!!!!!!