04/30/2022
To all the Mamas,
Remember you are more than just a mother. Being a mom is the most important role you play, but it is not the only thing that defines you. Before you brought your beautiful children into this world you had hopes and dreams of your own. You had interests and hobbies of your own. It is so easy to forget ourselves in the journey of motherhood. We feed our children before ourselves, sometimes instead of ourselves. We make sure they have all the comforts in the world. We put our sweaters on our children's shoulders while we shiver. And we do all of this with our hearts bursting with love and joy for our children. We are mothers, we are strong, we are generous, we are caregivers, and we love our children fiercely. We kiss the boo boos and chase away the nightmares. We spin magical tales of princesses and knights in shining armor. We dry the tears and wrap our babies in a blanket of love. But that is not all we are and that is not all we do. We are also women with minds of our own. Don't forget your hopes and dreams. Don't abandon things that interest you or the hobbies you love. Remember, you're a mother, but that's not all you are.
This Mother's Day, treat YOURSELF to something. Be selfish. Indulge in an act of self care, and no, washing your hair is not an act of self care. Enjoy your coffee while it is fresh AND hot. Take 10 extra minutes to put on some make up. Eat that last piece of bacon without sharing. Binge that trashy reality tv show. Read that new book you've been dying to dive in to. You deserve it. ❤
