After putting a few last touches on my blog yesterday, it’s strange how I came across this photo in my Facebook news feed. It instantly gave me my inspiration for my first blog. Although I did bounce back and forth the thoughts of what I would write about on my very first blog.. and as much as I would like to “introduce” myself, I’m sure I’ll do plenty of that throughout all my post. Don’t worry, you’ll get a very good idea of who I am.
The photo reads, "Shout out to all the unselfish moms out there who traded eyeliner for dark circles, salon haircuts for ponytails, long baths for quick showers, late nights for early mornings, designer bags for diaper bags, and wouldn't change a thing."
Anyhow, like I already said. I came across this photo in my Facebook news feed and it instantly had a negative effect on me.
Now, don’t misunderstand me. There are all different kinds of Moms & I am not the one to play the “perfect Mom” card. I just have to disagree with this message. Doing your make up, hair & keeping up your appearance doesn’t make you any less of a mother. And is “unselfish” really necessary? So us Moms that rely on eyeliner, hair appointments or carry our Coach purses instead of a hideous, bulky diaper/kids bag, have ourselves in mind & less our children?
I do understand this is just a photo and obviously the opinion of one & one sided it is. But, ladies, we don't need to "trade" anything! We can continue to take care of ourselves and still be an outstanding mother! One thing I've had to remind myself this past year is this, my kids will enjoy me more if I'm happy and if that means keeping up on my hair & make up so be it! I need happy kids. :)
I'm still learning, being a mother, isn't my only identity. Although, being a Mom is my first and most important job but, there is so much more to Brittany and I think it's important I know that.
I think I'll take a long bubble bath tonight.
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