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Originally Posted by yasinsmama  Or just a swift kick in the butt. I am in a rut. I don't know whenwas the last time that I read anything to educate myself (re: Islam). I don't go to the Mosque much (DH goes every evening, and every morning, and ever Friday, MA). I am preoccupied with things that are total time-wasters (TV, internet, non-important things). I have been saying I was going to learn as much as I can since my baby was born. Umm, he is 21 months old. I was born Muslim, but that means nothing. I have SO much to learn. What do you do to get yourself back on track? How do you stay focused on important things, and let go of the non-important? Can you suggest any easy reading for me to begin with, to get my toe wet? 
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As Salaamu Alaikum, sister
Well, I hear ya.. I am in the same boat almost.. I'm a first time mom, over 40 yrs old, unfortunately divorced, with a 2 yr old all boy and working fulltime.
My son wants all of my attention, even when I am making salat. I do make salat regardless that he's wraps himself aroud me or my clothes. When I try to read the Quran, he comes and pulls it out of my hand just so I can pay attention to him.. When he is sleeping, I am too tired to read, or I have to mind something else around the house.
One of my bio sisters, who is not Muslim offered me some FYI. She stated, it is all about my son, those things I use to do before him may come back later when he's older. I also stopped comparing myself to other mom's who don't/didn't have my problem. I've have other mom's offer well meaing solutions as well. I take a little here and a little there.
Over all, for me. I'll squeeze in a cup of tea in the early morning, I'll squeeze in Quran when I have the chance, and sometimes you tell yourself keep moving and ask Allah to help on the way.
Sister, I hear you... I'll make dua for us both..
Hugs,
