Here’s what you really need to know about me: I’m a mother.
And I’m not the kind of mother who sits still while babies crawl between her feet. I’m not the mom who watches from the sidelines and hopes she doesn’t break a nail. I’m the kind of mother who gets dirty, who picks playing trains over doing the dishes. Who stops everything to watch a ballet twirl and then tries to twirl too. I’m the kid of mom who builds sand castles at the beach, who picks toddlers up and over waves to make what could be scary fun. I do impromptu photo shoots. I’m the kind of mom who pulls pack hair while little ones vomit, who has been puked on, who gives baths in the middle of the night, who wipes noses and faces and tears. I’m the mom who buys kids clothes and toys second hand, who isn’t afraid of a road trip with full car seats, who knows all the words to the Thomas the Tank Engine theme song. I do time outs and hug-to-make up, please and thank you, and yes ma’am. I’m the kind of mom who looks forward to nights off but cries when she goes away without them. I sing songs, play games, dance, laugh, and then laugh again. I’m that kind of mom.
And I wouldn’t have it any other way.
The other day I read this line on Dare 2 Dream Dare 2 Do: “In those moments between not-mom and mom, two new individuals were born.” It’s the perfect way to say it. My children created me as a mother and as a woman, and I wouldn’t change that either.
and that’s the kind of mom you should be. classic photo!! your children bask in one another’s love!
Thanks, Kathy! I’m basking in their love too! There’s really nothing more magical.
Those are the best kinds of moms – the ones that are present and ready to play and willing to be goofy. Great post!
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Thanks Kerry! I sometimes struggle with the “be present” part. It’s easy to slip into something else. But you’re right, kids deserve that prioritizing and willingness to be silly. Plus, it’s so much fun.
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If I ever have a child, this is exactly the kind of mother I want to be! I feel that you’ve just written everything a mom should be.
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Thanks Kristen! It’s not the easiest job, but it is the most rewarding.
What a sweet mom you are!
You sound exactly like the kind of mom we all hope to be!
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If you’re aware of the kind of mom you want to be, then I’m sure you will be. Thank you!
then you are a great Mother Anna
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You’re so sweet Sinem. Thank you
I love this post! What a fun mom you are
Thanks, Hatton! The kids make my job much more fun.
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