I used to look at our family selfies and think, “There’s room for one more.” Now we can barely all fit. 🥰 In my last post, I shared that I’ve been blessed to be either pregnant or nursing for the past 15 years straight. Many of you sweet moms asked what advice I’d give to a new mom— rather than advice, let me share the greatest lessons that have blessed me most, in hopes they might bless one of you too. Simplify. Slow down. Stop hurrying.
Find gratitude in the most normal, unremarkable moments — because that’s where the magic lives. Patience and love grow best in a quiet, simple, uncomplicated and uncluttered life. Prioritize your marriage. I learned this the hard way. My nature was to live and breathe my children 24/7. Ry’s nature was to put us first — and I praise the Lord for his example everyday. Because when a marriage is in a good place, everything else can more easily fall into place. Don’t try to do it alone.
Ask for help. Accept help. And get on your knees every single day, asking the Lord to guide your heart and your mind. This is the hardest job we’ll ever do — it was never ever meant to be done alone. Speak highly of motherhood.
Words are powerful. Talk about it like it is the treasure that is it. Remember in the hard times and in the good times — everything is temporary. Don’t wish it away. Many moms would give anything to have what you hold right now. Honor it. Cherish it. Protect it. Get completely lost in it — the loving, the rocking, the giving, the becoming. Let God stretch you, change you, grow you. Surrender to this holy calling — it’s where you’ll eventually find the very best version of yourself, trust the process. But never forget to take care of yourself — you cannot pour from an empty cup. You’re kiddos don’t need a perfect mom, but they sure want a happy mom. 🫶🏻 And lastly, if you ever wonder if you are doing a good enough job just remind yourself: my kids are warm, my kids are safe, my kids are fed, and my kids are loved. Rest easy mama, you’re doing better than you think you are and you are so so very blessed. 🥹 I sure love you.