It's always hard to come up with posts for Mother's Day and Father's Day. After all I'm not a parent. I can't share my experiences about being a mom or watching my husband be a dad. I'm not even married so I can't talk about planning a family. What I can talk about is the different people I know in different stages of life. This year I know way too many people who are going through their first Mother's Day without their mom. So for that reason this post is a little extra emotional. To start with I just want those who are waiting to be moms and those mamas with empty arms to know that even though right now is hard you're loved and you're in my prayers today.
This weekend I really want to remind all you moms out there how important you are, how much you're needed and most importantly how loved you are.
To the expectant moms please take care of yourself. You're not just an incubator, you are growing another human being and that's an incredibly important job. But it's not you're only job. You need to take care of yourself Moms. Yes, because taking care of yourself means taking care of baby but also so you're ready for baby. You are beautiful and you're already doing the amazing job of being a mom.
To the young moms out there. Take care of yourself. You may not being growing baby inside of you anymore but you're taking care of baby. And you won't be any good to baby or anyone else if you're not taking care of yourself. Moms you're one of the most important people in that little one's life and they need you. So take care of yourself and when you're beyond exhausted and ready to tear your hair out remember what it's like to watch your little one sleep. All the love will come rushing back to you. Hold on to those moments; they may be the only thing that gets you through the terrible two's.
Moms of kids a little older. I know it must be exhausting teaching those kiddos responsibility and how to think for themselves. It's probably tempting to just cook or clean for them all the time but remember that as frustrating as it is you're laying the foundation for the rest of their lives. And you and Dad are the best people to do that job. They need you Mom, and right now they still know it most of the time.
Moms of teenagers. Okay, I've spoken to enough of these moms that I know you spend a good amount of time feeling like you want to wring the kid's neck but I promise that kiddo still needs you, more then they want to admit. You're helping them become an adult Moms so hang in there, you're doing good work.
Moms of adults. Congratulations! You did it! You raised your kid and now they're not a kid anymore. But you're not off the hook. They may not be a kid but they're still you're kid and they still need you. You may not be washing their clothes or picking up their toys but you're still their mom and they're always going to need you.
Last but no means least moms who can't take care of themselves anymore. Moms whose kiddos are now taking care of you. Please know you're still important. You're still so loved and needed. You may not be taking care of them but don't feel guilty that they're taking care of you. They're only giving back what you gave to them and they do it out of love, not just duty. It may be hard for them but I know that my mom is in that position and she wouldn't have it any other way.
Whatever stage you're in Moms just know that you're loved and appreciated it. Happy Mother's Day!
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