Recently, Jennifer Kalous of The Pink Moose wrote a blog post for Fit Moms Denver that inspired me. Not only did the post have great nursery design ideas, it began with a statement that hit home. I wanted to share it with you!
So… do you believe it?
Well, I can’t say I always believe it either, but the truth is: I AM a strong mom.
Here’s why you are too:
- You wake up every morning ready for a new day despite your perceived failures the day before
- You put a smile on your face when your son/daughter shows you a picture he/she colored for you, even though just 10 minutes prior he/she threw a tantrum because you wouldn’t let him/her do x, y, or z
- You wrangle 1, 2, 3, or more children day-in and day-out, and within, you find precious moments of enjoyment
- You prepare meals for the family even though you… are… exhausted
- Despite the tantrums, the arguments, the hateful words – your love abounds
- You give baths, you read books, and you snuggle, and all the while you have a list of undone chores running through your mind – but in that daily routine you find a moment (no matter how small) to be 100% present
- You do it all over the next day
Find a moment each day to find yourself again – to love yourself – to thank yourself – to push the chaos out – to allow the quiet to creep in… to give back to yourself so that you can continue to give to them. CONQUER the world. You deserve it. You ARE a strong mom!
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