Life Lately: Presley’s 8th Birthday & the Teenager Tornado
The Teenage Struggle is Real (But So is Presley’s Birthday Excitement!)
Life lately? A chaotic cocktail of excitement and exasperation. Presley, my youngest, is about to turn 8, and her birthday excitement is absolutely contagious. I may have lost some of my mom magic in the shuffle of life, work, and endless teen drama, but I’m determined to pull this off. Wish me luck—because the sparkle might be dim, but it’s still there!
Teenagers: The Daily Challenge
Now, let’s shift gears to the big three: my teens. If you’ve survived the teenage years, you already know the struggle. Getting them motivated is like trying to herd cats. School, chores, basic responsibilities? Every day, it’s the same conversation:
"I don’t want to wake up early either, but I do it. We all have stuff we don’t want to do!"
And what do I get in return? Blank stares, eye rolls, or, my personal favorite, silence followed by the sound of Fortnite in the background.
It feels like they’re perfectly fine coasting through life, focusing more on social media, gaming, and doing the bare minimum. Meanwhile, I’m screaming internally because I know they’re capable of so much more.
The Push-and-Pull of Parenting Teens
Here’s the kicker: sometimes I catch myself asking, “Am I pushing them too hard? Or not hard enough?” It’s a maddening dance of wanting to light a fire under them without totally burning the place down.
Honestly, if only there were a wellness drop for teenagers! 😂 But until then, I rely on a little help for myself—because staying calm and grounded in the chaos is a must.
My go-to? RLX drops and HPY drops:
- RLX: Promotes calmness and helps me manage stress when the eye rolls get a little too much.
- HPY: Boosts my mood and keeps me from going full meltdown mode when I feel like I’m talking to a wall.
Fellow Moms, I Need Your Help!
Any other moms out there with teens who seem way too comfortable coasting through life? What’s your trick for lighting a fire under them—without losing your mind in the process? Seriously, drop a comment below because I could use some advice before I end up bald from all this hair-pulling.
Presley’s Magical Excitement
As for Presley, she’s my breath of fresh air. She’s still at that magical age where she listens (most of the time) and genuinely cares about birthday parties and family time. I know this phase won’t last forever, so I’m soaking it up while I can.
This weekend is all about channeling that contagious excitement into planning her birthday. She’s already bubbling over with ideas, and I’m determined to make it as special as she is. If you have any fun, creative birthday ideas for an 8-year-old, I’m all ears!
Wish Me Luck!
Between Presley’s birthday planning, motivating my teenagers, and trying to rediscover my mom magic, it’s a full plate over here. But you know what? I wouldn’t trade it for the world.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got some magic to find, a party to plan, and a few drops to take to keep me sane through it all.
Here’s to surviving (and thriving) through the chaos of motherhood!
Here’s to your best life—one drop, one dream at a time,
Amber aka Your DNA Drop Bestie 💧✨💖
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