I wanted to clean the house today, but life got in the way.
You insisted on finger painting and making pictures for everyone in the family.
How could I be mad about that?
I wanted to go to the gym, but you had a fever.
So instead, we laid on the couch for two days straight as I tried to make you comfortable.
I always love the extra snuggles, anyways.
I wanted to eat salad for dinner but you insisted on pizza.
Followed by homemade cupcakes. And because I know how proud you are after you put the sprinkles on, I took a bite. Did I feel guilty? Yes. But not when I saw your smile.
I tried to play what you wanted to play, but it’s hard for me.
I’m so tired because no one in this house ever sleeps. And unfortunately, grown-ups don’t have as big of an imagination as kids. But I followed all 87 pages of the instruction manual and built your Lego house. And then I played catch with you out front.
I know all you really want is my attention and sometimes, it’s hard for me to give it to you.
I wanted to be patient today, but you wouldn’t stop fighting.
Someone was pushing. Someone was stealing. Someone was saying “stupid”.
I know it’s hard to get along sometimes but one day you’ll realize how lucky you are to have each other.
I wanted to put you in your own bed but I couldn’t.
Because if we’re being honest, I need you next to me just as much as you need me.
I wanted to put the phone down and the computer away but I had a deadline.
And that even though I work from home, it’s a constant struggle to balance work-life and home-life.
I wanted to be the best mom I could be, but life got in the way.
But I learned that I can still be a great mom and make mistakes too.
That each new day is a fresh start in a child’s eyes.
That I’m going to fail but I’m also going to succeed.
That it’s okay for me to lose my patience or have a cheat meal.
Because life gets in the way. But that’s what life is. All of these little moments that we think are insignificant and when we look back on it, they’ll be the moments we’ll cherish the most.
So don’t let everything else get in the way of living your life. Let living your life get in the way of everything else.
8 COMMENTS
Liane
8 years agoBeautifully written. I needed this reminder this week! Thank you 🙂
Laura @ Walking in Memphis in High Heels
8 years agoI love this beautiful post so much!!
Leslie Soto
8 years agoOh girl! All the feels. Even though my son is 13 now and doesn’t need me as much these days this still hits home because those days he does need me, those little things he does want; they’ll be over soon so I treasure these days just as much, if not more than I did his younger days.
My mama heart breaks into a million pieces when he talks about his future. He wants to go into the military and he wants to move into his own house. He doesn’t realize it but he is my world and now i’m bawling like a baby but your post is so beautiful.
Hold tight to every little moment, mama, they won’t be like this for long.
Greta
8 years agoSuch a sweet post. You sound like an amazing mama girl!
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Samantha
8 years ago AUTHORThanks friend!
Kelly
8 years agoYou got this mama, the balance is insane and near impossible but never forget that you are superwoman! (and coffee always helps!)
xx Kelly
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Sarah
8 years agoThis just gave me all the feels! Beautifully written.
XX,
Sarah
Samantha
8 years ago AUTHORThanks friend!