Here’s To All You Momma’s Out There

Day one of Teresa watching her three month old godson, Will:

Will: 1

Teresa: 0

Let’s just say I learned a LOT while watching this little nephew of mine today!

I learned not to wear a nice sweater after feeding him, because it will result in being covered in milk.

I learned to tie my hair back while holding him, or my curls are guaranteed to end up in his mouth.

I learned that I need to feed him a lot more than I thought (to his parents, I promise I wasn’t starving him!!)

I learned that changing a diaper is a thing, and I should probably change it more often than every four hours (hoping his mom and dad don’t notice that there aren’t any wet wipes left).

I learned that it’s very hard to use the rest room while holding a baby, and I will never take that privilege for granted again.

I learned that children’s songs are annoying. Like really really annoying.

I learned that when he cries, I cry, and that’s not going to change anytime soon.

I learned that I cannot get one single thing done for as long as he is awake.

I learned that I cannot get one single thing done for as long as he is asleep because I just stare at him the whole time.

I learned that onesies are really hard to button.

I learned that four cups of coffee probably isn’t going to cut it. Gonna go for five next time.

And I learned that my heart is swelling with love for this sweet little one, and I cannot imagine ever loving anyone more.

But today I have a serious question for you momma’s: how do you DO it???

I had so much respect for you ladies already, but now?? 1000x more.

I had never realized how much goes into taking care of another human being. It had never truly clicked with me, because I had never experienced it. When I’ve babysat my other nieces and nephews in the past, they were toddlers, so I didn’t really know what all went into truly taking care of a baby.

It’s hard, it’s exhausting, it’s time consuming, it’s emotionally draining.

So here’s to all you momma’s out there.

Keep doing you and keep going.

Even when your little one is sick and you feel hopeless. Even when your little one is screaming in your ear and you just want that babe to sleep but they keep fighting you. Even when you’re hungry and thirsty and need to pee and need to shower, but you put them first instead. Even when there are piles upon piles of dishes stacked up in the sink, and laundry everywhere. Even when the house has blankets and diapers scattered all over. Even on the days you just want to give up.

Keep going.

You’re the true heroes of this world.

Because those little giggles and smiles and big eyes staring up at you? That’s another human being that YOU brought into this world. That’s another human being that you are raising to be the incredible human being that he/she was made to be.

Even on those days when you feel like you got nothing done, please remember you did more today than any to-do list could ever hold. 

Your day was used for loving that little one of yours, and THAT is enough.

Those sleepless nights, those endless tears, and those messy days are worth it.

Worth it for that child you brought into this world.

Worth it for their future and the amazing human being they’re going to grow up to be.

Worth it for the difference they’re going to make.

Momma’s, what a rewarding job you have taken on. And God is right by your side every step of the way.

xoxo