THIS… is real life.
This is what motherhood looks like when nobody is watching.
When nobody is there to judge her for her clothes, or her hair, or her makeup, or her Pinterest looking house, or ensuring her darling kids are just “SO well-behaved.”
This is after a full day of work, daycare pick-up, two tantrums in 20 minutes.
THIS IS AFTER COOKING SUPPER, *TRYING TO* CLEAN THE HOUSE, GIVING BATHS, HOLDING ONE AND SOOTHING THE OTHER.
To take a deep breath.
To regain strength and continue on the mile-long list of things she has yet to do before finally and quietly sliding into her bed at night.
Then she stays up, even though she’s tired, wondering if she was enough for her kids today.
THIS is behind the highlight reel of social media.
Beyond the beautiful, styled photos.
To every single mom, I know you read it nonstop and take it with a grain of salt.
BUT PLEASE BELIEVE ME WHEN I SAY — YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
