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’.
