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how motherhood made me
appreciate
my
mom
by sarah lyons w hen i look back at each important
mom
ent in my life: the day i learned to drive, my graduation, my wedding, the birth of my first child, she is always standing in the background, smiling and cheering me on. more importantly, she was part of the other not-so-monumental
mom
ents in my life like when i got stung by a bee, when the kids teased me, and when i cried my way through my first broken heart. my
mom
was always there to support me through all the
mom
ents, big and small. now that i have been a
mom
for a dozen years, i
appreciate
my
mom
so much more for the things she has always done with little or no recognition. i now realize the sacrifices she made and the monumental effort she put in. here are a few reasons why i
appreciate
my
mom
a lot more since becoming a
mom
. for maintaining. the mother?s work is never done, and it is a thankless job. taking even one day off means more work for the days to come.
mom
s
pick up the same toys, wash the same dishes, and do the same laundry over and over again. not only do
mom
s
maintain the housework, but they also hold a mental inventory of all items in the home. most
mom
s
can recall the location of the baby?s favorite stuffed animal, the toddler?s missing shoe, the library books, and any other random item a family member may request at any given time. i
appreciate
the example of steadfastness that my
mom
gave me for maintaining our home each day. for managing. as
mom
s
, we often feel like we live in our minivans.
mom
s
don?t just transport kids from one activity to the next. they also maintain the family calendar, make appointments, and make sure everyone is in the right place with the right gear. juggling school and activities in itself is a full time job that my
mom
(and most
mom
s
) manage with ease. i
appreciate
my
mom
for being the social planner, taxi driver, and personal assistant to our whole family as we grew up. for enduring. the first time i dropped my son off at a babysitter?s and watched him cry and reach for me in the window, my heart broke. as
mom
s
, we endure heartache as we watch our children learn and grow, succeed and fail, and endure illnesses, hurt feelings, and disappointment. our heart soars when they meet their goals and sinks when things don?t work out. motherhood is a roller coaster of emotions that us
mom
s
withstand without complaint. i
appreciate
my
mom
for her strong support of me even when she was hurting too. for the unseen. there are things
mom
s
do everyday that go unnoticed.
mom
s
make sure the football jersey is clean before the next game, check in on a sick kid during the night, drop off a forgotten lunchbox, replace toothbrushes, clean out the pantry, email teachers with concerns, volunteer, cook, shop, and so many little things that keep a family going every day. the little things that don?t seem to matter, that most won?t notice, that no one asks for, that
mom
s
do just because they want to show their love for their family. i
appreciate
my
mom
for all the things she has done for me that i never thought to thank her for. for loving me anyway.
mom
s
love their kids even when they?re going through tantrums, potty training, back talk, and rebellion. there is no doubt that raising kids is trying on the patience, but
mom
s
have a way of letting us know that no matter what mistakes we make, they will be there to catch us when we fall. i
appreciate
my
mom
for loving me even when i was unlovable. for letting me go. when you become a mother, you are the center of your child?s world. you feed her, change her, and comfort her. the more she grows, the more independent she becomes. while this is something to celebrate, it can be heart wrenching to loosen the grip on a child and trust her to manage life and all of its challenges alone. it?s scary and new and feels more like a loss of control than anything else, but as you watch your child take on life?s challenges, it can be a great sense of pride as well. i
appreciate
my
mom
for letting me go, grow, and experience life in my own way. this mother?s day, take notice of the hard work
mom
s
do every day. acknowledge the little things they do, thank them for always being there, and hug them tight before you leave. ? 6 4 b r p a r e n t s . c o m | m a y 2 0 1 9
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