Motherhood is holding my breath hoping I’m doing things right yet trusting in God that I am mom enough for these littles. It is being thankful every day that God blessed me with these beautiful babes and learning to appreciate the little moments.
Motherhood inspires me to be bolder, better, and humbles me to live life more according to God’s will.
Recently, I have been contemplating what motherhood is to me since I have a newborn on the way and two at home with me full time.
This one hits close to home since I’ve loved soaking up the little moments and letting them be little, but I’ve had my fair share of struggles the past few months being pregnant and learning to mother two toddlers.
I’ve found more and more that motherhood is messy. That I’m not perfect. That I lose my temper. But also that when I make mistakes, my toddlers still love me. They forgive easily. And I need to learn to forgive myself too.
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In the little moments, motherhood really shows up.
In the little moments my children grow but I also grow. I’m learning to mother, to forgive myself, and to love extra-ordinary.
“Motherhood Is Extra-ordinary Love.”
Motherhood is both fresh and microwaved coffee.
Motherhood is stroking soft skin and naptime cuddles.
Motherhood is van windows down and hair blowing.
Motherhood is sleepless late nights and quiet early sunrises.
Motherhood is persistent love and needy voices.
Motherhood is sticky hands and crumbly floors.
Motherhood is scattered toys and injured feet.
Motherhood is baked cookies and licked spoons.
Motherhood is perfumed baths and worship music.
Motherhood is Daniel the Tiger and potty training.
Motherhood is waking abruptly in the night — to silence.
Motherhood is fierce, heart pounding joy.
Motherhood is nakedness and raw authenticity.
Motherhood is pajama days and messy buns.
Motherhood is board games and rain puddles.
Motherhood is warm sun and scooter rides.
Motherhood is stay at home date nights and coffee shops.
Motherhood is bed time routines and picky eaters.
Motherhood is Pinterest crafts and Pinterest fails.
Motherhood is bright hopes and big dreams.
Motherhood is ordinary adventures and lazy days.
Motherhood is knock-knock jokes and potty breaks.
Motherhood is crayoned walls and laundry soap.
Motherhood is sticky marshmallows and campfire wood.
Motherhood is looking back and forgiving choices.
Motherhood is piggy banks and college savings.
Motherhood is endless twirling and laughing as you fall.
Motherhood is choosing joy and moving forward.
Motherhood is quiet hallways and missed parties.
Motherhood is morning cuddles and the pitter patter of feet.
Motherhood is mom friends at the park and shoulders to cry on.
Motherhood is burnt grilled cheese and embracing imperfection.
Motherhood is raising your voice and admitting your wrongs.
Motherhood is finding new confidence and unveiling new love.
Motherhood is forgiving yourself and realizing you’re enough.
Motherhood is extra-ordinary love.
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