Welcome back to Monday Mamalogues!
Where we all get together to share the beauty and breakdowns of motherhood.
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If you've been with us since the recent start of this series you'll have already read my editions of 'what no one tells you about: pregnancy/delivery/infancy...' and today is my final topic! (Just in this 4-part series... Mamalogues will keep-a-going!)
Toddlers:
Just the thought of trying to put this subject into words almost has my eye twitching. Ohmyfreakingoodness... toddlers!
the end.
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Ok, honestly. When people ask me: "sooo, what's it like having kids now?" the first thought that comes to my mind is: "it's like being bi-polar".
So, I usually say: "yup.. it's pretty wild".
But, just between me and you... it.is.like.being.bi-polar!
I used to think I was a pretty mellow, relaxed, easygoing, non-pulsed, patient person.
Now, post-toddler, I feel like Jekyll & Hyde.
I can feel complete gushing head-over-heels affection for my child one second.. and a moment later be giving them the 'hairy eyeball' with a vein popping out of my forehead.
I used to think that kids throwing down a massive tantrum in a store was a sign of bad parenting.
Now, I know better. Kids freak out, it's like.. their thing.
Oh, there's so much more I could regale you with about toddlers.. (the way they syphon your energy all day/night - so the more exhausted you are, the crazier they get. How they refuse every ounce of healthy food you try to serve.. but beg constantly for snacks. The way they need your attention 24/7.. especially if you go to the bathroom. Their complete aversion to: pottys, kleenex, obedience, sleeping-in. You know.. that kind of stuff.
But, I won't.
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All I will say here is that no one tells you how having a child will be: the.biggest.test.of.how.completely.selfless.you.can.be.
If you've been raised in this me-ism culture that applauds pursuing your dreams, your goals, your ambitions... that preaches it's all about you.. and you're made of stardust and your poop is made of rainbows. Well, them kids is going to blow your mind.
It ain't about you.
But you know what, the more we 'lose' ourselves in the loving service and care of others... the better we become.
You may look in the mirror and not even recognize yourself. Sure, it's because you haven't showered in days, and your clothes are smeared in various goos... but your heart is changing too.
The really good things in life... are often really hard work.
Motherhood is hard, wonderful, tough, crazy stuff.
I fail at it often. God knows I need His grace daily.
I fail at it often. God knows I need His grace daily.
Whether you have one kid or ten.. you're a superhero every.day.
There's so much more I want to say about it all... which is why this mamalogues series exists - and why I love hearing from you mamas too!
Share your voice. your stories. your heart... here today.
xx
mama Mel ;o)
