Even with all the years that have gone by, I still pinch myself to know that I’m a mom. The greatest honor of my life.
No one said this great honor was glamorous though. đ
That’s me in the middle of my laundry, between my then 3-year-old and 11-month-old.
I love looking at this photo because I don’t immediately look at the laundry, I zoom right into my babies and their faces. That day I showed my daughter how to pair socks, I gave up on doing all the things and focused on what was essential.
The laundry can be done, and it will always be there but I opt to enjoy the cuddles. I learned to incorporate an ordinary chore into our day.
The bottom line, when I think of what I needed when my children were little â and what I still need now â is kindness and support. Kindness from myself and others.
We tend to beat ourselves up a lot, a phrase that has helped on tough days is:
“You’re a Good mom, who’s having a bad day”.
(Remember that line)
This phrase also makes me appreciate a section from Rachel Hollis’ book Girl Wash your Face. She dedicates a chapter to new mamas and soon-to-be mamas.â
âA new Motherâs daily list of goals…â
1. Take care of the babyâ
2. Take care of yourselfâ
…Darn it, you didnât get to the laundry today? Look at your list again…Oh… youâre crushing this new-mom business then! .. laundry can wait.đ
Bless all of our moms and mother figures. She might be too shy to ask for help, but call her, offer anyways and tell her she’s amazing … it goes a long way. And don’t forget to pray for her, she’s likely praying for you.
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These are great for young kids leading up to mother’s day. I got the idea from my children’s teachers. The kids’ answers to the questions are so sweet (give it a try).
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