I truly understand your struggle.
You’re worn out—exhausted by the endless cycle of routines. Tired of negotiating seat belts, sippy cups, diapers, and endless tantrums. You’ve had enough of marker stains on the wall, messy floors, and, as we head into winter, the seemingly never-ending battle with hats, boots, mittens, and gloves. Oh, those darn gloves!
Your patience is stretched thin, and every word that leaves your mouth feels like it needs careful consideration. Privacy? What’s that? While you cherish your children more than anything, you also grapple with feelings of guilt. You wouldn’t trade motherhood for the world, yet, some days, you just want to step outside and keep walking. Just to find a quiet place, somewhere you can engage with another adult rather than being solely depended upon.
The loneliness can be profound. You anticipated the fatigue of motherhood, but the solitude? That caught you off guard. There are moments when you question if you can keep going. Times when you feel like throwing in the towel, or when you feel like a failure for losing your cool or longing for a break. Remember, you are not alone in this; you are human.
Motherhood is undeniably challenging, but you will endure. That day you’ve been dreaming of, the one where you can finally breathe, will arrive unexpectedly.
Just yesterday, I experienced one of those moments. I’ve been soothing my youngest, Mia, to sleep since her birth. She doesn’t need me to do it anymore, but we both enjoy it. However, as I settled down with her for nap time, she looked at me and declared, “I don’t want to rock in the rocking chair,” and climbed into her own bed. Just like that, without warning, she was ready to move on.
In that moment, all those daydreams of uninterrupted showers and tidy kitchen counters lost their charm. Instead, I was flooded with memories of cozy blankets, footed pajamas, and all the sweet little moments that accompany those early years.
There is an end to this phase, and you’ll find yourself on the other side, perhaps sooner than you expect. So, whatever your current situation may be, focus on a moment you cherish. Whether it’s rocking, breastfeeding, reading, or enjoying a movie together, savor it. These moments are fleeting.
Though it may feel like the tough times of motherhood will never end, they do. Unfortunately, when those challenging moments fade away, some of the delightful ones do too.
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In summary, you’re not alone in your struggles as a mother. Cherish the fleeting moments, embrace the challenges, and remember that brighter days are ahead.