Fall is here, and you know what that means. It is time to find an entire day out of your already chaotic schedule to change out all the clothes in your kid’s dresser and closet. It is time to pack away the summer clothes that will no longer fit next year and wonder where the time has gone. It is time to throw away the clothes that do not pass the hand-me-down inspection, and it is time to tell yourself that these children have too many clothes! You will swear to yourself that you will not get them any more clothes until Christmas while knowing full well you will. You see, that is part of being a mom. When you walk into TJ Maxx, Old Navy, or any store really, you will still go straight to the kid section to check out the clearance or new arrivals. As much as you dislike all the trinkets and toys scattered around the house, you will still pick up that new Batman toy or baby doll because you know your kid will love it. As a mom, our natural tendency is to care for those around us. We remember the small details and we remember the big details, all while making sure everyone is cared for and that no one can question how much they are loved. We schedule the appointments, we pack the lunches, we make sure the laundry is done, and we read them their favorite books when we tuck them in. We keep things running smoothly (as much as possible) day in and day out, and we ask for little in return. I want you, fellow moms, to know you are not alone, and I see you. I see how exhausted you are at the end of the day because you’ve put everybody else before yourself. I see you busting your butt to make sure everyone gets your attention (including your partner), all while trying to pee by yourself. I see you trying to keep your house picked up like you don’t live there, working full-time either inside or outside of the home, and keeping a smile on your face, as society suggests. I see you. I see you questioning if you did enough at the end of the day. I see you feeling guilty that you lost your cool after repeating yourself for the fifth time. I see you making a meal you hope everybody in the house will eat. I see you. I see you, and in case no one has told you, you are doing an amazing job.
Modern Mom