Sabah, I FELT this one from beginning to end. You capture the paradoxes and beauty of motherhood so perfectly. But what hit me most was what you said about motherhood giving us the opportunity to re-parent ourselves, while at the same time, taking away all our time! And don’t get me started on the overwhelm of trying to be an effective parent to both our kids AND ourselves. At the end of the day though, when I set all these high expectations of myself and think I’m failing, I tell myself, “As long as he’s safe, nourished, and knows he is deeply loved - that is what matters most.” You are a phenomenal mother, Sabah!💕 What a joy it must be, I can only imagine, to be your child. How much love, wisdom, and creative spirit you have to pass on. Happiest birthday to all of you!!!🥳
Thank you for this > “As long as he’s safe, nourished, and knows he is deeply loved - that is what matters most.” I've been trying my best to remind myself of this! It's hard though, as mothers with so many plates to balance! But you are absolutely right and I will continue to carry those words with me. 🙏🏼💛
Sabah, I FELT this one from beginning to end. You capture the paradoxes and beauty of motherhood so perfectly. But what hit me most was what you said about motherhood giving us the opportunity to re-parent ourselves, while at the same time, taking away all our time! And don’t get me started on the overwhelm of trying to be an effective parent to both our kids AND ourselves. At the end of the day though, when I set all these high expectations of myself and think I’m failing, I tell myself, “As long as he’s safe, nourished, and knows he is deeply loved - that is what matters most.” You are a phenomenal mother, Sabah!💕 What a joy it must be, I can only imagine, to be your child. How much love, wisdom, and creative spirit you have to pass on. Happiest birthday to all of you!!!🥳
Thank you for this > “As long as he’s safe, nourished, and knows he is deeply loved - that is what matters most.” I've been trying my best to remind myself of this! It's hard though, as mothers with so many plates to balance! But you are absolutely right and I will continue to carry those words with me. 🙏🏼💛