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Being a mommy is hard. A lot harder than I ever thought it would be.
I always knew that I wanted to become a mom...eventually.
For those who do not know me, I was blessed with the news of my first child shortly after my 22nd birthday. I know, I know, some of you are thinking "why so young?". Life, as you know it, doesn’t always goes as planned. (Surprise right?) I was faced with a surprise that changed my life forever.
Sarah Marier
As a new 22 year old mom, I was in for a world of surprises.
My life went from all night bar hopping, to all night feedings and diaper changes.
It went from date nights out with my fiancé, to “it’s your turn", while we lay on the couch exhausted. Parenthood my friends, is just not easy....
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Here I am, sitting before you…one hubby, three daughters, and 5 1/2 years later… it can sometimes be as confusing as day one. Being a mother is a catch 22.
On one hand, you feel like you can never do anything right and that you are constantly falling short. That you are the most horrible parent in the world, as you experience your child having a dramatic meltdown. Although on the other hand, you are overwhelmed with the amount of love you have for this child.
As a mother, you have the MOST important job and superpower in the world.
What other job can you watch the magic of their childhood happen through their eyes? Make boo-boos all better, just from your kiss? Where you hear "Watch me Mama!" and "I love you, Mama"? Experience the joy in your child's eyes when you walk into the room, and they are just happy that you are there?
Sarah Marier
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You are the most important and influential person in another human beings life, and there is not one job my friend that can top that. No CEO, no celebrity, no McDreamy doctor, nothing!
So tonight my fellow mothers, I raise my glass to you (which may or may not be a well-deserved glass of wine). Just remember that through all the diaper changes, sleepless nights, potty training, tantrums, and "no no nos!" ….
You ARE doing it right!
You ARE enough!
And as long as you offer all the love you have to your child,
YOU will NEVER fall short...
Love,
A Tired Mommy
Sarah Marier
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