If I’m being honest, Tuesdays are my least favorite day of the week. They’re the hardest day we have—and I’m not even sure why.

I never got to experience the “terrible twos” that so many other moms talk about. But now? I feel like I’m living in a different kind of terrible two—Terrible Tues. For the last six weeks or so, Tuesdays have been especially challenging. Between homeschool, appointments and kids acting out, it feels like no matter what I do, nothing seems to work. And what’s strange is—it all starts before the chaos even begins.

I try to wake up being positive, but I always feel there’s this tension in the air, like the day just knows it’s going to be hard. And honestly? It wears me down. I go into Tuesday with a plan, a prayer and a whole lot of hope—but more often than not, I end the day feeling discouraged, exhausted and questioning everything.

So every week, I try a new approach. I shift routines, prep differently, adjust expectations—hoping this will be the week something finally clicks. Some weeks, I see small wins. Other weeks? Total crash and burn, just like the Thomas Rhett’s song. 

But I’m learning that it’s not just about fixing Tuesdays. It’s about how I show up in the middle of what’s hard. It’s important I show up for myself so I can show up for the kids.

What I’m Learning Through Terrible Tuesdays:

• It’s okay to name the hard. Admitting that a day is consistently difficult doesn’t mean I’m failing—it means I’m being honest.

• Trying again is strength. Every time I go into Tuesday with hope instead of defeat, I’m practicing resilience.

• Small wins matter. Even if the whole day feels off, one moment of connection or calm is proof that we’re still growing.

Some days, the win is that we made it to bedtime. Other days, it’s that I paused and prayed instead of yelling. And sometimes, it’s just that I remembered this is a season—not a forever.

If you have a “Terrible Tues” of your own—or any day that just feels harder than the rest—I want you to know you’re not alone. The days that stretch us also grow us. They refine our patience, reveal our need for grace, and remind us that showing up (even when we don’t feel like it) is powerful.

So here I am, facing another Tuesday. Not with a perfect plan, but with a little more grace.

And maybe that’s enough for now. 🩷

Love and Support,

Billie-Jo

The Simplified Mom