I've come across this post and ones similar to it many times... and while I get the point behind it I feel like it can cause issues for people with anxiety.

I am fortunate enough to be home for the summer with my 4mo daughter. Some days ate better than others in terms of getting things done but I feel all kinds of guilt and anxiety about it.

Today I finally put away the 2 weeks of clean laundry that had been piling up. The kitchen had dishes and pans all over and there is just clutter all over the house. My husband thankfully cleaned up the kitchen before making dinner. He typically cooks us dinner each night.

Yesterday I sat on the floor with my daughter in my lap while she attempted to reach for her toys (she cant sit up on her own yet)....just staring off into space. I was so overwhelmed with everything that needed to be done I just did nothing. Just mentally tearing myself down that the house was falling apart.

Yes I understand that our babies grow a little bit more everyday and we need to take time to enjoy the snuggles while they're still little. But sometimes we need to acknowledge that life gets in the way and we get into a hole. Trying to get out of that hole can be isolating and insane.

I love my daughter more than anything on this earth. Sometimes I feel like motherhood is painted as all sun shine and rainbows cuddling babies.