What is motherhood? Motherhood is yearning to be with your kids while you’re at work and then wishing you were somewhere else when you’re with them. Motherhood is worrying about your kids and also hoping for their future. Motherhood is when you’re daydreaming about your child’s smile instead of focusing on your current situation. Motherhood is arguing and debating with your tweenager trying to make your point. Motherhood is cuddling your preteens or babies always feeling so much love regardless of their size. Motherhood is yelling at your child and then being yelled back at!
Motherhood is an oxymoron.
We’ve all searched for the instruction booklet on how to do it right but there isn’t one. I heard something today that connected deeply with me. The Super Mama’s podcast, episode 137 “What does Motherhood Look like to you?” said that you could have amazing parents and still come out messed up. You could have the worst parents and come out without many issues! Why? Because there is no guide as to how not to screw up your kids. I had a pretty good childhood but I can still use some therapy. Who couldn’t? I guess that is a part of life. So whatever you do just do it with love and do it to satisfy you and your families needs not what other people tell you you should do.
We all feel bad after losing it and yelling at the kids, but life pushes our buttons! Way too frequently. Don’t focus on the bad, remember there is a little bit of everything in our lives. Nothing is perfect, but I bet you’re doing a damn great job!
