I started this series with a short video of the Mamas that inspire me holding signs that said, "Motherhood is ________" and they filled in the blank. So I thought I would ask my girls what "Motherhood is ________" to them.
I asked them to write the final blog post for this series and I gave them very few parameters and did not edit or even read it until just now as I copied and pasted it on this page.
Enjoy.
You are about to become a Mama. I know you are scared and not sure what to do and that is ok. Yes, labor can last this long and yes, you will get sick as the hard labor starts. No, you didn’t read these important facts in any of the books you read ahead of time. Get the epidural, kick your dad out of the room so you can rest, don’t answer the hospital phone because you are busy having a baby, listen to your husband because he is about to show you what it means to be a part of a team, and buckle up, you are about to begin a beautiful, crazy ride. You are about to assist...
When I look at you, I see so much more than a tattered and well worn exterior. You have been with my girls since day 1. Search and rescue efforts have taken place to recover you at bedtime to ensure a peaceful night’s sleep. You have been through a few traumatic laundry cycles after a bout with the stomach flu or a tragic fall (or 3) into a mud puddle. You have been sewn back together in order to keep your stuffing or tail intact. You have collected many tears, been spit up on, and worn fancy dresses for various tea parties. You have traveled with us on every family vacation, been a plus 1 at slumber parties, and even...
YOU Mama, are in the trenches of motherhood. This is a FACT!! Your desire to get a full night’s sleep, have your body back, and figure out what the hell that sticky stuff is in your hair is REAL! This season is messy on so many levels and I am here to tell you it is OK and you will get through this.
One of my favorite quotes is, ‘Behind every great kid is a Mom who’s pretty sure she’s screwing it all up.’
I believe this is one of the most authentic quotes about motherhood. Mom guilt is a real thing and I do not know a single woman who has not felt this way at some point in her journey, possibly even daily at times. Being a Mom is hard as hell! There are hundreds of thousands of books, blogs, articles, and advice for us moms, but none of them give you the perfect step by step guide on how to do it 100% ‘right’.
