Two Things I've Learned

There are two things I've learned a lot about in motherhood: selflessness and self care. 

As a mom, you're kind of forced in selflessness. You can't really be a mom without it. And the past couple of days definitely exemplified this.

Copelynn hasn't been feeling too well and was 100% mama's girl this week...like cook-dinner-with-her-in-the-ergo mama's girl.  So, a majority of our days this week have been spent with her on my hip or lap all.the.time. I was trying to think of ONE thing that I didn't share with her the other day and I couldn't name anything.  Shared my shower, shared my bed (feverish baby), shared my breakfast & lunch, shared going to the bathroom even.  In these times, selflessness is learned. But that is a good thing. Because I know I can use a little less selfishness.

The demands of motherhood also make it very clear how crazy important self care is.  Us moms are SUPER good at taking care of everyone and everything BUT ourselves. I have to basically paint it on my forehead sometimes: I have to take care of myself if I'm going to take care of anyone else.  

In Copelynn's early days I sacrificed my own sanity and care waaaay too much.  And that took it's toll for sure. I've learned that I have to decide what is MOST important to me...what makes me feel good/fullfilled/recharged and do it. For me it is working out on a consistent basis, putting on makeup everyday, and getting sufficient alone time.  

When I let those things go, I find myself going crazy.  And I know I gotta kick it into self care mode so I can be the wife and mama I need to be.  

My little bundle of joy has taught me SO much and made me such a better person all around. I am so grateful for her and the way she has changed my life. There's nothing like the experience of being a parent; I'm thankful for the privilege and the wild ride!