- Everyone thinks they know how to be a fantastic mom—until they actually become one. We enter motherhood with remarkable plans and ideals, but about 86% of those get tossed out within the first year.
- Get ready to do things as a mom that you promised you’d never do. Seriously, it’s just part of the gig.
- Despite your best intentions, you’ll occasionally catch your mother’s voice echoing in your own words. It’s a total mind-boggler.
- Your little ones will do things you never thought possible—like embarrass you in public or leave you scratching your head in confusion.
- Kids are shockingly honest. If they see you without clothes, prepare for some giggles and pointing.
- But here’s the flip side: kids are wonderfully accepting. They love us—flaws, wrinkles, and all. In their eyes, we’re superheroes.
- It’s a cliché for a reason: “The days are long, but the years are short.” You spend so much time just getting through the day that suddenly, they’re taller than you and you’re reminiscing about the “easy” baby days.
- You have little to no control over the kind of kid you get. They arrive with their personalities pre-installed. So don’t get too smug about having a “chill” child; it’s all a roll of the dice.
- The only parenting expertise you can claim is about your own kids—not someone else’s.
- Most of us are just trying to turn wild little creatures into decent humans. There’s no single right way to do it, so don’t judge another mom’s choices as a reflection of yours.
- No one is as invested in your kids’ accomplishments as you are. It’s hard to believe, but it’s true.
- Fellow moms can be your worst critics, right after you. We often forget to be kind to ourselves and each other in this crazy journey of motherhood.
- Nobody has parenting all figured out. That’s why there are countless parenting books, and why trends change every few years. We keep buying new methods in hopes of nailing it—spoiler alert: there’s no one right way.
- Every parent messes up—yes, even you. Every child will have something to blame on their parents, but the good news is that kids are resilient. Most mistakes won’t turn them into future villains.
- You never really reach a point where you can kick back and think you’ve done your job perfectly. No matter how grown they get, they’ll always be your babies, and your worry for them will never cease.
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In summary, motherhood is a wild ride filled with unexpected lessons, hilarious moments, and the realization that you’re never truly “done” as a mom. Embrace the chaos and remember, we’re all in this together!