Thoughts On
Motherhood.
Hello Friends!
As I approach my 18th month as a mother, I‘ve been doing a bit of reflecting on my journey thus far.
What can I say about Motherhood?
It really is everything everyone made it out to be…from the immense joy to the bouts of unexplained sadness. But there are some things I was like…Nah!
So here is a short list of the myths I discovered about parenting in my first year and a half!
Myth: There’s no love greater than the love of your kids.
Fact:
Having Juju has brought me indescribable joy. Watching him experience every single aspect of life for the first time is truly amazing. BUT I have also experienced GREAT love in my marriage and would have still felt VERY fulfilled had we not had children
(although I am glad we did!)
Myth: You can’t buy that....you have a baby now.
Fact:
What if I told you I could afford diapers AND a new shirt?? Putting aside every aspect of yourself for your kids is the notion that made me delay motherhood for so long. I'm doing a pretty good job of keeping my spending in check while also saving and paying bills.
Thank you very much...
Myth: You’re not truly happy until you experience being a parent.
Fact:
I was very happy before having a baby. I travelled the world, slept as long as I wanted and had abs (memories) . Parenthood is so rewarding and wonderful it really is, but I still believe that you can have a completely satisfying life WITHOUT having kids. I will never change my mind about that.
Myth: You’ll never have time for yourself.
Fact:
I think I invest more time into self care post baby than I did pre-baby. It’s vital for me and non negotiable. Luckily I have a close network of friends and family that can take JUJU if I need a break. And let’s not forget Daddy! Daddy doesn't just jump in to give me a break, he is a full-time 24/7 parent just like I am. And we sure love him for it!
Myth: As a parent, I am automatically more knowledgeable than non-parents.
Fact:
This was a hot button for me as a non-parent so I was excited to finally partake in the larger brain parenting provides. But maybe my infinite knowledge got lost in he mail, but a good deal of parenting is a proper mix of instincts and common sense. Common sense as it relates to kids is something some non- parents lack, but I’ve seen a few parents missing the same marbles so I’ll keep checking my mailbox for my mom degree.
Overall, motherhood has been the absolute best and I still have so much more to watch my baby discover! It is surreal to wake up to a walking, almost talking manifestation of my husband and I everyday. I am excited to keep learning and growing right along with my little one.
Happy 18-month anniversary my love!
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