aww, I can tell just by your post that you are a fantastic mom! Don't be so hard on yourself!
Here are a few of the tips I've shared over the years.
1. Its perfectly ok to read CPA review materials to your baby. She doesn't mind hearing about IT concepts she just wants mommy's voice. Sometimes speaking it aloud helps with memory too!
2. If you have the ninja or wiley audio be creative. If daddy can watch baby while you're doing housework, listen to it on your ipod while you're vacuuming and folding laundry.
3. DON'T feel guilty for getting a sitter or accepting family offers to watch baby so you can study. Even if you're already away from her for a full time job, a few hours of being spoiled by uncles/aunts/grandparents is ok!
4. Use a crockpot. Its every bit as easy as microwaving something and healthier and tastier. Here's one quick & easy meal: put a pork roast in with 1c Orange Juice and 1/2 c “Craisins”. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Dinner is ready when you walk in the door!
5. Cut corners wherever possible on housework. Use paper plates/cups, leave clean/folded laundry in a basket instead of running around putting it away. Its not forever and nobody will hold it against you, I don't think my family even remembers that crazy time now.
6. Use the ninja notes and rewrite them multiple times. Thats how I finally passed AUD.
7. Ask for a gift cert for housekeeping for birthday/mothers day/anniversary. Give yourself a break!
8. Take a bit of time and do something for YOU. You will absolutely lose yourself if you're nothing else but a mom/wife/CPA candidate. Get a manicure or massage. That hour spent will re-energize you for WEEKS!
Good luck, you've got this. If I could do it, ANYBODY can!
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