I’m that mom.
The one gearing up for ALL the back-to-school and fall activities with a slight underlying feeling of silent dread. The one you may see looking around at a school event, keeping to herself, while you’re thinking “oh, she looks a bit snotty – why isn’t she interacting with anyone?” Or the one that appears comfortable making small talk, but she’s just good at faking it?
She’s not standoffish; she’s just shy and maybe doesn’t know what to say or how to get a conversation flowing.
The one who’s worried you’re silently judging her when her kid acts up, even though she sees all the other kids around them doing the same thing and isn’t judging their parents. So why does she think you’re judging her?
I’m that mom who’s constantly worried about it all – what others are thinking about her and her kids, how her kids are doing, acting, behaving. Is she doing a good enough job? Working hard enough? Just doing ENOUGH period?
The one who struggles with feeling overwhelmed when there are too many things to do, activities to attend, events to participate in, but also knows that they make her kids happy, and she loves to see them thriving.
I’m the mom whose kids attend a party and go completely overboard on the treats. But that’s because she tries to give her kids a well-balanced diet most other days. Oh well, it’s just one day, right? Or at least that’s what she tells herself.
But I’m also that mom who will do anything for her kids and be their fiercest ally, mama bear, defender – whatever you want to call it.
I’m the mom who will show up to all the things, face her fears, and put on a smile. And eventually, get comfortable enough to actually enjoy herself – especially because her kids are having a great time. The one who only wants the best for her kids and will do anything in her power to achieve it.
Yes, sometimes it’s hard being a mom, but it’s also an amazing privilege.
