Blog Post #1

Don't worry, I won't be numbering each of my posts.  This just seemed like a good start.

Today I want to share with you a little more about the idea behind this blog.

I was inspired to start it today because I feel like I need an outlet.

With the arrival of my kids (I've given birth to three kids in a span of 4 years) my life has definitely changed.

I used to be so good at cleaning, organizing and meeting all of my husband's needs and now-a-days I always feel like I fall short.

It is my hope and desire to use this blog to celebrate my accomplishments and rejoice in accomplishments of others as well.

I spend far too much time thinking about all the things I don't accomplish and I think it's time I start focusing on all the things I do accomplish and strive to better myself each day.

The kids are all recovering from a terrible virus that just wouldn't go away and I'm exhausted from the demands of life, but I'm pushing forward with a new perspective starting this very moment.

I want to accomplish three tasks today in addition to my daily maintenance tasks (more on that in a later post).  So for today I will:

1. Spend time with my kids laughing and enjoying a special moment
2. Meal plan and grocery shop
3. Exercise for 15 minutes.

I think I can accomplish all of that.

Check back with me to see if and how I manage to do it!

Introducing Maria

Hi there!  My name is Maria.  My husband and I are both 30-somethings who have been married for 7 years and together for 14! That's almost half my life!

We have three beautiful children to keep us busy.

My husband and I both have full-time careers, but our kids always come first. I home school the kids in my off-hours and when I'm not working or homeschooling I'm in the kitchen making wholesome, home-cooked meals and snacks.

I'm often asked "how do you do it all?"

The truth is there is no magical tip and the other truth is I don't do it all. I accomplish what I can, the best I can every day and start the next day a new.

This is a blog about how I do it my way.

Thank you for visiting "How Maria Does It"

I hope that we can all inspire each other to be the best versions of ourselves every day!