4 Boys in 8 Years - Motherhood Reflections!

Kissing my FOUR BOYS, 4 seasons, 8 years, MOM LIFE CONFESSIONS! 😍can’t believe Nick made this!

The other day, a new nurse vented, “How will I get to all their medications in time? I’m afraid I’ll miss something, I don’t feel prepared. It’s so overwhelming, I’m exhausted.”

I smiled and reassured. I remembered. The stomach pit on the way to work, the tears and fast food stops on the way home.

“It just takes time. The first few years are hard. Things get easier. You’re a beginner now, but soon you’ll be mentoring others!”

Enter my fourth post-partum. New moms asking the same questions, with the same fears, needing the same advice!

Yes, motherhood’s more than a job. Our unpaid work can’t be cashed to a bank account. Our work as mothers far surpasses that. The vocation storing up eternal savings for souls.

And yes, we all learn as we go.

Through each season of motherhood, I remember…
The first mom, spending hours filling the baby books of his every move. Crying hysterically when he wasn’t walking by 12 months and being completely embarrassed at 18 months when he wasn’t playing with other kids!

The second mom, feeling guilty the toddler watched TV and ate cereal for dinner. Bawling if either woke up early from naps. Nick, save me!

The third mom, juggling three and returning to work. Milk supply and baby’s weight dropping. Desperately pumping between patients!

The fourth mom, the newborn smiles, we got this! Wait, a 2020 baby, with three below…never mind, we’re beginners again!

Remembering is key. It’s how we confess our mistakes, share our crosses and see God’s faithfulness.

My own mom taught this BEST as she cheered me on with what we all need to hear:

-You’re doing a great job!
-Your baby is beautiful!
-It’s ok to be a beginner, we all are!
-You’re the perfect mother for your child!

Whatever stage you’re in, blast @lauren_daigles “Remember!”

Remember that kissing our babies is one of the best things we can do for them!

THATs how the JOY of motherhood spreads🥰

What would you tell a new mama??? 👇😅

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In Joy,

Alex