Finding Ourselves in Motherhood

Yes. Yes it is!

May our children not drive us up the wall and our family not judge us too harsh today 🤞

It's okay to say no and to decline an invitation.

I love walking and recently got into Pilates! What are you doing to move your body every day?

I would be headed to Asia!

Don't let time slip away when you could be doing something better with it. Don't get me wrong, most nights are spent scrolling Tik Tok, watching other people live their lives. Or indulging in the next top 10 Netflix show. By the end of the day as moms we are exhausted and quite honestly just don't have the energy to put into anything else. But we need to remember that we're in control of where we go in life and how far we want to push ourselves. So if your evenings are the only time you get to yourself, make sure to spend some time investing in YOU. Invest in your happiness. Invest in your dreams.

Why do children wake up early on their own on the weekends but never a school day!?🫠

Don't ever forget, you're never too old to try something new. Learn to dance, learn to play an instrument, learn a new hobby. Do it because you enjoy it and don't think you need to even be good at it. If it brings you joy, it's worth it. Life slips away so quickly. Don't waste a second thinking you can't do something because you damn well can do anything you want Mama! 😜😎

We worry so much about not being good enough for our children and not giving them everything we want to but really being a "present mom" is what they really need.

Now that Halloween is over, what do you do with your kids candy? There's just sooooo much! 🍭🍭🍬🍬🍫🍫

Hey Mamas! I've been on a bit of a hiatus but I'm back!

You're almost there!

If your kids aren't back at school yet they will be soon. Summers are what we live for in Minnesota and we pack all the things in because in winter we hibernate! Enjoy your last few days of summer with your kids and check something off your summer bucket list if you haven't got to it yet! Have a good day mamas!

Your life may not seem as glamorous as someone else's but don't let that hold you back from loving and appreciating the life you have.

What is the funniest thing your child has ever said or did? 😂

On average, adults laugh about 17 times day compared to children who laugh around 300 times a day. No wonder they're so happy! Find something to laugh about today. Parenting is hard but children love to be silly - ask your kid to make you laugh and see what happens...

Just a reminder for mamas in the middle of the chaos with new little ones.. The mom guilt slowly fades... I know it's hard to take time for yourself or spend a day out when your baby is with a sitter but it's so helpful in keeping yourself sane! 💛 As they get older, it's not so hard to leave them with someone else.

Podcast Recommendation! If you don't already listen to The Shameless Mom Academy, I highly recommend it! Sarah Dean is the host and she has over 700 episodes. She's amazing and encouraging to mothers and women. Here's an episode about the mental load of motherhood.

What are your thoughts on this episode?

Shameless Mom » Navigating the Mental Load of Motherhood Navigating the Mental Load of Motherhood https://2.gum.fm/traffic.megaphone.fm/WFH8479129853.mp3 Navigating the Mental Load of Motherhood If you feel like you are carrying a lot all the time, you are. The mental load of motherhood is so much. Too much. You become somewhat numb to it over time. You d...

Think back to before you had kids. What did you do for enjoyment? What did you do with your free time? Is there something you used to enjoy that you gave up once you had kids? If you gave something up or haven't spent time in that activity since kids, carve out some time soon to do just that. Work on that art project, read that book, go take that hike. You're more than just a Mama!

It can be so disappointing when we don't see results right away but small habits eventually lead to big changes. It's hard to be patient but you'll see results in time. Be kind to yourself and give yourself grace.

It's okay to change your mind. If you've been working on something, maybe a project or a goal you've set for yourself and you just don't have any interest anymore, it's okay to stop. Life's too short to work for something that you have no interest or care to continue anymore. Maybe it just doesn't work with your lifestyle or schedule. Give yourself permission to stop and give up that thing. It's completely okay to change your mind.

The world will be continue to stay busy to distract us from the precious moments in our day that truly make our experience on earth incredible. Slow down and be present in the moments that will turn into memories of your children, your partner and yourself.

Last week I was taking a walk and I realized something that shot me in the heart.💔

I realized that I only have 2 more times that I'll be able to pick up my son from Kindergarten before summer begins. Two more times for him to spot me out of the crowd and run to me with a smile on his face.

Every morning, drop off was a battle. But when it was parent pick up day, it was a little bit easier. When I stop and think about it, I just want to cry. My heart hurts that I'm gonna miss this.

Most of the time we are so distracted and busy that we don't even get a chance to stop and appreciate what we have. To live in the present for even a minute is forgotten these days. This is the last week that I'll be able to live these precious moments again and in real time.

Take a moment to stop and give yourself a moment to reflect, to take a mental picture of the amazing moments with your children.