Motherhood
I do not remember the last time I posted anything. From reviewing my prior posts, clearly it was before Motherhood. So much has changed in the last four years. I know, duh I became a mother. Twice over, in fact. Motherhood brings an entirely new perspective on life. Yeah, the usual, usual putting someone else before yourself, the long/short nights (however you might view it), the worrying, the laughing, crying, and, my personal favorite: locking the bathroom door while you are hugging your knees in the bathtub, chewing on your hair. That is, until your little one has figured out how to grab a screwdriver and unlock the door...And upon that discovery you come to the realization that the little last ounce of privacy you were clinging to has flown out the window and landed on the pavement below with a deafening thud.
Motherhood has its perks, too. My daughter is a chocoholic, like me. She loves to sing, dance, help me in the kitchen, and is always up to try something new. My son is as happy as he is determined to crawl. His smiles light up the room, and he is as easygoing as can be.
So many resources tell you the normal things about Motherhood. Everyone has a different style of parenting and that is okay. I am no expert at Motherhood, or parenting for that matter. I was never a kid person, either, but I sure love mine. And now I love kids. They call it like they see it, and they force us to take a hard look at ourselves. If you do not like the way your little one is talking, chances are you might be the culprit. I am sure this depends on the situation. My kids are limited to pretty much myself, their dad, and their daycare provider.
My children have shown me a love greater than what I could have ever imagined. They have also taught me to strengthen my voice, to be conscious of what I say, and to be aware of how I communicate to others - especially them. Yes, Motherhood has forced me to take a good, long, hard look at myself. I may not always like what I see, but the beauty in that is that I have the power to change it.
Motherhood is exhausting, draining, and humbling. It is also fulfilling, empowering, and beautiful. So here is to all of you other parents out there, wondering if you are doing it right and wishing you had a manual on how to handle the tough questions and difficult decisions. I am right there with you.
Motherhood has its perks, too. My daughter is a chocoholic, like me. She loves to sing, dance, help me in the kitchen, and is always up to try something new. My son is as happy as he is determined to crawl. His smiles light up the room, and he is as easygoing as can be.
So many resources tell you the normal things about Motherhood. Everyone has a different style of parenting and that is okay. I am no expert at Motherhood, or parenting for that matter. I was never a kid person, either, but I sure love mine. And now I love kids. They call it like they see it, and they force us to take a hard look at ourselves. If you do not like the way your little one is talking, chances are you might be the culprit. I am sure this depends on the situation. My kids are limited to pretty much myself, their dad, and their daycare provider.
My children have shown me a love greater than what I could have ever imagined. They have also taught me to strengthen my voice, to be conscious of what I say, and to be aware of how I communicate to others - especially them. Yes, Motherhood has forced me to take a good, long, hard look at myself. I may not always like what I see, but the beauty in that is that I have the power to change it.
Motherhood is exhausting, draining, and humbling. It is also fulfilling, empowering, and beautiful. So here is to all of you other parents out there, wondering if you are doing it right and wishing you had a manual on how to handle the tough questions and difficult decisions. I am right there with you.
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