Dear Overwhelmed Mom,
I see you, and I know exactly what you’re going through.
You’re tired. Really tired.
Tired of the daily grind.
Tired of reliving your own version of Groundhog Day.
Tired of the endless cycle of seat belts, sippy cups, diapers, and the inevitable marker stains on the wall.
Tired of the tantrums, the Caillou marathons, and the food that finds its way to the floor.
And now, as winter approaches, you dread the hats, the boots, and oh, those gloves.
You’re weary of having your patience stretched thin, of carefully weighing every word that comes out of your mouth.
You long for just a moment of privacy—any moment at all.
While your love for your children knows no bounds, guilt seeps in.
You wouldn’t trade your little ones or the journey of motherhood for anything, yet some days feel like you just want to step outside and keep walking.
To find a little peace and perhaps connect with an adult who relates to you, not someone who depends on you.
Loneliness crept up on you, didn’t it?
You were ready for the exhaustion, but not for the solitude.
There are days when you question whether you can keep going, when you want to throw in the towel, when you feel like a failure for snapping, crying, or just wishing to escape.
But remember this—you’re human.
Motherhood is incredibly challenging, but you will get through it.
That moment you’ve been daydreaming about will arrive, often when you least expect it.
Just yesterday, I experienced one of those moments.
I’ve been rocking my youngest, Mia, to sleep at nap time since her arrival.
She doesn’t need me to do it anymore, but it has always been our special time.
Yesterday, as I got settled in the chair, she looked at me and said, “I don’t want to rock anymore.”
And she climbed into her bed. Just like that. No warning.
All those daydreams of uninterrupted showers and a tidy home suddenly seemed less appealing.
What I could think of were blankies, footed pajamas, and all the little things that make the baby stage so precious.
This phase will come to an end.
You’ll find yourself on the other side before you know it.
So whatever stage you’re in, seize a moment that you cherish.
Whether it’s rocking, breastfeeding, reading a story, or simply snuggling, be present in that moment.
These times are fleeting, and soon they’ll be memories.
It may feel like the tough times have no end in sight, but they do.
Sadly, along with those unbearable moments, some of the beautiful ones will fade too.
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You’re not alone in this.