Confessions of a Mother

Confessions of a Mother

Being a mommy is hard. A lot harder then I thought it would be.

I always knew that I wanted to be a mom...eventually.

For those who do not know me, I was blessed with the news of my first child

shortly after my 22nd birthday. I know I know some of you are thinking "why so young?"

Life as you know it doesn't always goes as planned, surprise right?

and I was faced with a surprise that changed my life forever.

As a new 22 year old mom, I was in for a world of surprises.

My life went from all night bar hopping,

to all night feedings and diaper changes.

I went from date nights out with my fiance

to " it's your turn" while we lay on the couch exhausted.

Parenthood my friends, it's just not easy....

Here I am sitting before you,

one hubby, three daughters,

 and 5 1/2 years later and let me tell you it's still as confusing as day one.

Being a mother is a catch 22.

On one hand you feel like you can never do anything right, that you fall short,

and you are the most horrible person in the world when your child needs to "cry it out" (which I am having to do right now so my daughter sleeps in her bed, awful feeling!)

But on the other hand, you as a mother have the MOST important job and superpower in the world.

What other job can you watch the magic of their childhood happen through their eyes?

Make boo-boos all better, just from your kiss?

Where you hear "Watch me Mama!" and "I love you, Mama"?

Experience the joy in your child's eyes when you walk into the room, and they are just happy that you are there?

You are the most important and influential person in another human beings life, 

and there is no job my friend that can top that.

No CEO, no celebrity, no McDreamy doctor, nothing!

So tonight my fellow mothers, I raise my glass to you

 (which may or may not be a well deserved glass of wine).

Through all the diaper changes, sleepless nights, potty training,

tantrums, and "no no nos" 

You ARE doing it right!

You ARE enough!

And as long as you offer all the love you have to your child,

YOU will NEVER fall short...

Love,   

A tired Mommy

*Photo Credit: Marier Photography

What is Your favorite part about being a Mom?

A letter to myself on my wedding day

Oh Anniversaries...

This month Hubby and I are coming up on 5 years of marriage,

and while that's no where near a great accomplishment as many couples,

for us... it's our first big "milestone" anniversary.

We have accomplished a lot in our first few years of marriage. 

Five years has seemed to get flown by in a blink of an eye.

With my anniversary coming up in a few weeks, 

I am taking a moment to reflect back to where hubby and started this whole crazy journey together. 

..Our Wedding...

Would I have changed anything?

Was it worth all the worry and sleepless nights?

 I have to wonder if I wrote a letter to my "bride-to be" self,

what would I say?

*cough cough* So brides-to-be listen up, 

this is my heart-felt advice to you

A Letter to Myself on My Wedding Day

Dear Beautiful Bride, 

As you are about to embark on what you believe to be 

the most important day of your life,

 I want you to know that it's ok to breathe and I promise that everything will be alright.

Don't worry about how you will look in pictures.

...Your husband still thinks you look beautiful

(even FIVE years later).

Don't worry if the church isn't decorated perfectly.

... You didn't even notice them as you walked towards your groom.

Don't worry about finding those perfect shoes for under the dress.

... You kicked them off as soon as you got to the reception.

Don't worry about the rain in the weather forecast.

... The sun was shining for pictures and your young hopeless romantic guests had fun 

dancing in the rain.

Don't worry about if the favors are placed perfectly on the table.

....I promise they were happily eaten.

The seating arrangement that you lost many nights sleep over.

.... Your guests will comment for years how much fun they had.

Don't worry about creating the "perfect" play list for the DJ.

...Everyone danced the night away.

This day in your life is important. 

It's magical.

It's filled with love. 

But my dear bride,

 I promise this isn't the most important day of your life. 

Back then, I thought it was and I know you are feel it now.

Leave your worries at the door

and enjoy your day.

Just remember that the "most important" day of your life

is yet to come..

...Its creating your first home together,

and sharing laughs while painting the bathroom.

...It's burning that dinner,

that you tried so hard to impress him with.

..It's sitting on the toilet,

seeing that little stick turn pink.

... It's holding your child for the first time, 

and realizing that nothing else now matters.

... Its the first night home as a new family,

and your husband asks you to dance right there in the middle of the living room.

...It's being so angry with your spouse,

that you can't help but laugh at each other
because you can't remember why you were fighting in the first place.

..It's the "I love you's" 

and watching your family grow.

So my dear bride...

Enjoy your day and have it be worry free.

Don't stress out about the small things, family or friends...

 This day is for YOU..

It's a START of a beautiful journey,

and remember no matter what goes wrong...

... the "Best Day of your Life"...

... is still yet to come...

What advice would you give, if you could write a letter to yourself
on your wedding day?