parenthood

Embracing the “Flaws”

| aladyandherlittles

That voice inside my head that’s always telling me “You can’t wear tight fitted clothing. You have to hide that mom belly!” has been getting a lot quieter lately. I’m more in a “I’ll wear whatever the hell I want” place now.

Just because that belly has been stretched to the max not once, but THREE times, does not mean I should hide it away. Do I prefer it safely tucked inside my high waisted jeggings? You bet. But I’m no longer shying away from those adorable bodysuits and tighter tops because of that little voice that society has planted in my head.

To the new mom whose body feels foreign. To the mom who thought she’d loose the baby weight by now. To the mom strategically covering her “problem areas”- You are seen. You are beautiful. Your body is bangin’.

Every body is different and worth celebrating. I challenge you to embrace that body- the things you like AND the things you consider “flaws”. Embrace the body that has changed and grown with you. It deserves your love. ❤️

xoxo.

(Im)perfect mama.

| aladyandherlittles

𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨… 𝗪𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐨𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐬. ⁣⠀

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3 kids in 3 very different stages means I end up feeling stretched thin and falling short most of the time. Helping each one navigate different highs and lows, making sure their needs are met, AND that they all get my attention is no easy feat. ⁣⠀

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Our life is crazy, chaotic, loud, and also 𝘸𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭. These beautiful babies take so much of me, but at the end of the day all the trials we face are pint sized compared to the triumphs. ⁣⠀

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⁣Are you feeling stretched thin, mama? I see you. I’m with you. But know that to those babies you are the world.🧡 ⠀

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Shout out to my wonderful friend Megan (@mommassippycup) for reminding me that as hard as motherhood is, these imperfect moments should be celebrated all the same.🧡 She created a challenge on Instagram asking fellow moms to share there imperfect moments, and I’ve loved reading every single post. All the women who have participated are different, but we’re all mamas just trying to do the best we can and we rally together to support one another. To me, that speaks volumes.

If you are on IG and feel like joining in just use the hashtag —> #im_perfectmama⁣!

xoxo.

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Dear parents.

| aladyandherlittles

𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐢𝐭, 𝐢𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭. ⠀

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Probably the most heard statement as a parent. Then once you experience it, you find yourself saying it all the time too. ⠀

Because you never fully grasp just how fast it goes until you’re in it. Until it’s 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 baby growing at the speed of light. It isn’t until then that you realize just what all of those nostalgic glances were about.

Parenthood (for me), it a constant series of bittersweet moments. New milestones bring SUCH joy, but also a bang of sadness knowing my babies are growing. Wishing I could stop the clock for a while, or at the very least slow it down.

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I’m going to say it again for you, because I’m feeling it today. Enjoy it. Enjoy whatever season you are in, because it does go by way too fast. ⠀

One day you’re staring into sleepy newborn eyes and the next your sending that sweet babe off to school. 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤, 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 . ♡