Happy Tuesday Happy Mom!

I came across this saying and it absolutely fits with my life right now. We've been home for 110 days due to the coronavirus pandemic and I'm pretty sure we (my family) have watched more television than we've ever watched. My kids have played so many games of Super Smash Brothers and Mario Kart, you'd think they'd be experts who never lose. Never in my life have I been able to sleep-in until 10:00 am before. I've gotten so use to going to bed super late, waking up at 8:30 am, working out, then settling into teaching on Zoom.
     But I'm fed up! Fed up with my kids watching so many shows, fed up with doing just a couple tasks a day, not getting around to what I set out to do at the beginning of this pandemic back in March. Don't get me wrong, I am very happy and content with the current situation. I've had so much time with my children and my husband and my mom. I actually love staying at home. But I don't like that my children are wasting their lives away. My middle two (who are adults) have jobs, but actually, my son only went back to work last week. My youngest two children watch way too much Netflix and spend too much time annoying each other. We keep telling my son he needs to be consistent with training, exercising, and preparing for a possible sports season, but he'd rather "Smash" and sleep. 
     Finally, an answer to my prayers, begging, and pleading has arrived. My youngest has launched a business selling friendship bracelets. On her first day of posting, she got five sales. I'm so proud of her. These bracelets are very nice and take hours to complete one. She enjoys making them and decided to turn her hobby into a business. I wish all of my kids were as productive, especially the boys (all they want to do is surf and "smash").
     With school on the near horizon, I'm trying to adjust my children's sleep schedules and activity levels. I know that school will be in some type of blended learning environment, but I want my children to develop better habits and life pursuits now. I am demanding that they write in a journal daily, especially about their feelings during this pandemic. They must work out daily, do the laundry, take care of grandma, and keep track of the progress of their goals. My adult children must have jobs and contribute financially to the household. My 15-year-old has had miscellaneous yard jobs a few times in the past four months, but next week he will begin a steady summer job.
     We've had a nice, relaxing few months, spent a lot of time together, and stayed healthy, but it's time to stop being idle. I am referring to my kids. My husband and I have still been working through this pandemic so we are very busy. But I'm tired of my kids watching so much tv or sleeping so much. The traits I feel are the most important to instill in my children are hard-working, perseverance, independence, kindness, and grit. 
     Please share what you've been up to on the Happy Moms Facebook page. How do you teach your children independence so that you can take care of yourself? I hope you all have the best week ever.  Put priority on yourself. Make time! Get Happy! You are worth it!!!

What's on the Menu this week?                                  
MONDAY: Nana's Spaghetti
TUESDAY: Grilled Salmon with Rice
WEDNESDAY: Kimchi Jigae (Soup)
THURSDAY: Homemade Pizza
FRIDAY: BBQ Ribs and Veggie Kabobs
SATURDAY: Grilled Steak and Shrimp
SUNDAY: Nachos

What's happening at Happy Moms?
I'm working on a new article this week. Also, join me for my LIVE Mommy Chat on Friday 5:30 pm Hawaii time at fb.me/happymomhappyfamilycom

What's happening in my home?
Well, I started my last class for my Master's program this week! Both my boys have jobs. Kiki is busy making bracelets. And grandma is healthy. 

Have a Happy week! Please let me know if I can be of help in any way with making time for yourself. If you need a pep talk to realize your worth, feel free to email me at mahele@happymomhappyfamily.com and please post comments or suggestions on my Happy Moms Facebook page.

Happily Yours,
Mahele