I write so much about the so-called “downside” of motherhood, or how inconvenient it is or how hard I struggled when my kids were newborns.
But in truth, I enjoy my kids and I love being a mom.
Yeah, I love it. Couldn’t always say that, but now I can unequivocally say that being their mother is a delight. There was one comedian that said, “I categorize all things in life into two categories: Things That Can Kill the Baby and Things That Can’t.” It’s so true. Life is much clearer now.What matters, what doesn’t.
Does it benefit my kids? Then it’s a Do. Simple as that.
I asked the members of the YML Facebook Page to fill in the blank on the following phrase: “Motherhood makes it easier to ____”
Here’s their responses:
…not be selfish.
…to do anything w the bathroom door open,even at walmart. Bahahahaha….
…love.
…find out who your real friends are and have something to really live for =)
…be patient:-)
… take care of myself (emotionally, physically, spiritually, etc) …. If I can’t be the best me then what good am I to the little girl I am raising.
…realize that some things are simply not that important!
…be patient and less selfish
…know that I for sure only want one (LOL!)
…find the joy in every day
…lose weight cause I either can’t find the time to eat or the little one steals all my food!
…easier to appreciate life.
…embrace change.
…let people know I can’t go out with them on a friday night. What is a better excuse than “I’m a mom, and I can’t.”
…be myself.
…love
…stay focused on my dreams and goals. If I can make it happen for me, I can make it happen for them.
…for me to truly know what love is all about..to be happy and unselfish
…commit myself to him and my college work and progressing forward. If he wasn’t around I probably wouldn’t have that extra “push” telling me to do my work (i do it online) i know I HAVE to do it so i can get my degree and be successful to give him a better life and make him proud of me. I don’t care about disappointing anyone, but it’d break my heart if I ever disappointed my son.
…have a reason to wake up the next day knowing that I have someone to love me back!
Now you fill in the blank. “Motherhood makes it easier to _____.”
Bounce back from ANY and EVERYTHING. I have to because at the end of the day, my son needs me to be healthy (mentally and physically) and happy (whether sleep-deprived or not) so that HE can be healthy and happy. It’s a little (BIG) thing called love. And that’s what matter most.
I wanted to say that I treasure that you share that not so great things about beign a mom and the things that make everyone uncomfy to talk about. All too often I’m surrounded around mothers who only discuss or want to talk about how great their kids are. Meanwhile I’m standing there thinking.. am I the only one that wants to pull my hair out. lol I know i’m not but appreciate when honest approaches to parenthood are taken. Thanks for your blog!
Lacey
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…go to sleep at night out of pure exhaustion!
Look at the bigger picture, and not sweat the small stuff…
Smile when I am having a crazy day at school…
Appreciate the little things you overlook that can make you so happy
…get your priorities in order.
…distinguish between wants and needs.
…to realize your sole purpose is to provide a good future for them.
Wonderful! It will be very useful at writing of the article . Very much thankful you.
realize just how much my heart can love. It also makes it easier to get up every morning. Besides that fact that every morning I am excited to get up and play with my kids, it is hard to ignore 3 beautiful babies in your bed begging for food.