It's Mother's Day in Mexico, so I'll go with that. Feliz Dia de las Madres!
I was thinking the other day that motherhood is truly amazing. You may see mothers and imagine what it would be like being a mother, but you really have no idea until you experience it. From the sleep deprivation, to the physical reactions you have when you're child is in distress, there's just no way to know until it's you.
In a way it's like getting super powers. I know when Evan is crying, even before I hear him cry. I know what he needs 90% of the time, and the other 10% he needs the second thing I think about. My body is always ready to feed him when he needs it, even when I think there's no way I have any milk left. If he's crying, I have this overwhelming need to comfort him. It's not just an emotional need, it's a physical reaction, it's a force that pulls me towards him, that tells me I HAVE to comfort him and make it better. It's truly remarkable.
This in no way means these "super powers" give me "super mom" status. The house won't always be clean, dinner won't always be an elaborate meal (did you know quesadillas make a good breakfast, lunch AND dinner?), laundry may not get done until we're out of underwear. But I will spend time playing with my baby everyday, and I'll make sure he's well and healthy. I may not be a super mom, but I'll still try to be a darn good one.
Happy Mother's Day to all my mom friends, you've all thought me a little something just by being in my life.
Mamita hermosa, muchas felicidades y muchas gracias por el ejemplo. Te quiero mucho!
I was thinking the other day that motherhood is truly amazing. You may see mothers and imagine what it would be like being a mother, but you really have no idea until you experience it. From the sleep deprivation, to the physical reactions you have when you're child is in distress, there's just no way to know until it's you.
In a way it's like getting super powers. I know when Evan is crying, even before I hear him cry. I know what he needs 90% of the time, and the other 10% he needs the second thing I think about. My body is always ready to feed him when he needs it, even when I think there's no way I have any milk left. If he's crying, I have this overwhelming need to comfort him. It's not just an emotional need, it's a physical reaction, it's a force that pulls me towards him, that tells me I HAVE to comfort him and make it better. It's truly remarkable.
This in no way means these "super powers" give me "super mom" status. The house won't always be clean, dinner won't always be an elaborate meal (did you know quesadillas make a good breakfast, lunch AND dinner?), laundry may not get done until we're out of underwear. But I will spend time playing with my baby everyday, and I'll make sure he's well and healthy. I may not be a super mom, but I'll still try to be a darn good one.
Happy Mother's Day to all my mom friends, you've all thought me a little something just by being in my life.
Mamita hermosa, muchas felicidades y muchas gracias por el ejemplo. Te quiero mucho!
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