With so many obstacles coming towards me on \u00a0a daily basis, I have learned that the role of wife, mother, and business owner is a cluttered mess most of the time. \u00a0I read blogs about how to schedule, making time for this or that, but the truth is, a schedule is only an outline. \u00a0I find myself flying by the seat of my pants only looking towards the next minute where something needs to be washed, picked up, cleaned up, edited, and on and on. \u00a0 If only I had listened to the women in my life before, I would have understood what they meant by, “the woman is the stronger gender”. \u00a0You carry the weight of the entire family on your shoulders. \u00a0When someone has a bad day, it moves in waves towards you, and you brace yourself for the impact.<\/p>\n
In all of the chaos, there is a part of me saying, “slow down…enjoy…”. \u00a0So, I do. \u00a0I watch my little boy struggle to stand up and take steps. \u00a0I see his bright blue eyes smiling from under those beautiful eyelashes. \u00a0I hear his little voice trying to figure out how to say, “doggie”, or “eat”. \u00a0It amazes me daily. \u00a0He amazes me. \u00a0Then, I remember the wash that needs to be changed out, or the dishes soaking, or the photos needing editing, or … or… or….<\/p>\n
I cannot believe the way my life has caught me by surprise. \u00a0Such wonder and selflessness. \u00a0Not only do I have my business to concern over, but my husband is also a struggling entrepreneaur. \u00a0Days on end, he will enter the house without a smile. \u00a0I know the look too well, I’m afraid. \u00a0However, I must finish cooking supper, clean up from supper, and begin the many hours of editing and marketing.<\/p>\n
These days, I savor a minute of singularity as if it were the last drop of water on the planet. \u00a0I thirst for it.<\/p>\n
For all of you mothers out there who are feeling this same sense of duty, you are not alone. \u00a0Do not isolate yourself \u00a0by thinking you are the only person experiencing the difficulties of motherhood. \u00a0 The new normal we find ourselves in is not all bad. \u00a0The love we shower on to our children only encourages their self-esteem. \u00a0The selflessness they see in us we can only pray they will emulate in the future.<\/p>\n
Mothers, we are the strong arms, strong backs, strong minds, strong hearts, strong loves of our family. \u00a0I encourage all of you to take a moment today and breathe. \u00a0Become present in the moment, and look your child in the eyes. \u00a0After that, the new normal is all worth it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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