This newsletter is a special note to all of my fellow mothers out there. If you’re not one, I'd love for you to stay and read too, as I assure you the moms of the world would appreciate you knowing why we act a little wacky sometimes 😊
It’s Mother’s Day!
And holy crap olla, does this day stir up a boat load of emotions.
First, I lost my mom over 11 years ago and I miss her dearly. But even though I wish she was still with us, I am so thankful for the years we did have & feel like I am a better mama because of her love.
So...GRATEFUL starts the list.
Hummm, what else am I feeling?
HAPPY. Thinking of all those moments, when my kids have no clue I am watching them and I can't wipe the smile off my face.
PROUD. It's amazing how, as a mom, you start or restart to appreciate the smallest of accomplishments through your kids.
SILLY. Who ever thought I would crawl on the ground and growl at my daughters to make them laugh or speak in 3 different voices to read a bedtime story or paint all of our toe nails in the colors of the rainbow so we'd be "twinses".
I sure didn't!
These are the FUN emotions. But it's not always fun and games. There is also the worry, especially right now during this crazy time, the frustration when they don't listen to me and the exhaustion at the end of each day.
The roller coaster ride of emotions & uncertainty as a mother definitely makes us feel like we are losing our minds at times and as I was looking back at newsletters past, I found a story to showcase just how nutty it gets.
I apologize to anyone who's already heard this story, but in the wake of our quaratine days we can all use a chuckle. So here you go...
The Time I Lost My Phone
Sierra was still an infant and we had recently moved into a new house in NJ.
I was juggling working in NYC, being a new mom and now taking care of a house rather than an itty bitty apartment. Needless to say, being tired was par for the course.
So I was proud of myself one evening when I had gotten my to-do list done, fed the baby, and was now preparing a lovely meal for Ryan & I.
Right before I was about to take our dinner out of the oven, Ryan walked in from a long day of work and said ,"Is everything ok? I've been trying to call you."
I then said, "Sorry. I've been so busy I haven't even looked at my phone. I don't even know where it is."
So Ryan called my phone.
We heard it faintly ringing and started running around the house, tossing pillows and searching through bags. But we couldn't find it,
Until....
We both meet up in the kitchen.
He dialed again.
Our ears got closer to the sound.
Now both of our ears were up against the frig.
"Are you kidding ME?" he says.
Yep, my phone was on the top shelf sitting right next to the ketchup.
And the insanity hasn't let up since...
Good one, right?
I know I'm not alone. I've heard all kinds of stories through the years to validate that my brain is not the only one feeling like mush most days. And ...
Doing wacky things is a part of motherhood.
We're expected to know everything for everyone, yet walk into a room and can't remember why we even came up the stairs in the first place.
And our plate is always full.
Even when we're in a lockdown & can't even leave the house.
Being tired comes with the territory. But I assure you, your efforts do not go unnoticed.
Every other mother out there knows exactly how much time, energy & love it takes to be a great mother.
I see you.
I see all that you give.
And I appreciate you.
Tomorrow is another day. And you are bound to feel the intensity of motherhood knocking on your door at one moment or another.
When it does...remember,
YOU ARE STRONG & BEAUTIFUL!
And the rest will fall into place.
❤️,
Janine
P.S. A picture of my mama & me on my wedding day. Now I know why she answered the way she did, gave advice when I didn't think I needed it and the reason I would look over at her every once in a while & catch her smiling. She may not be here anymore, but I love her even more today than the day we said goodbye.
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