Navigating motherhood in today’s social media world can be quite the challenge. We often strive to present ourselves as witty and adorable, but let’s be honest—it can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming and even artificial. So, in the spirit of transparency (or at least a version of it), here are 10 things my Instagram followers might not realize about me:
- That trendy black and white rug from IKEA you see in my posts? Yeah, it’s a disaster zone. It’s got everything from baby spit-up to yogurt spills, orange juice splotches, and even remnants of crushed M&Ms. I’ve mastered the art of child placement and photo editing, so don’t be fooled into thinking I’m one of those moms with pristine rugs.
- You’re only seeing the final product—after at least five attempts. That adorable snapshot of my kids? A carefully curated illusion. I probably snapped around 217 photos from every angle and then jazzed it up in my editing app afterward. So, that “candid” moment? Not quite.
- If you tally up the pictures of me, you’ll find it matches the number of times I’ve blow-dried my hair and worn actual clothes in the last two years. I’m usually rocking black athleisure—or as my partner likes to call them, my “quirky sweatpants.” So, if you think I’m dressing up for playdates, think again.
- I live in a duplex. Not exactly the mansion life, right? I share walls with my neighbors and have vinyl siding. Sure, I have some cute shoes and bags, but if you thought I was living the life of luxury, think again.
- I know not everyone is thrilled about constant kid pics, but my family loves them! I’m not about to send individual texts with updates, and let’s be real—sarcasm doesn’t translate well over text. So, you’re stuck with my adorable whackos on your feed!
- My eldest’s eyes? They’re not *that* blue. Sure, they’re stunning—come see for yourself! But I can’t help but enhance those peepers with a little editing magic. “Wow, look at those eyes!” Yeah, I know! But that’s just me doing my thing.
- Hashtagging is a struggle. Enough said.
- The “likes” game is all too real, and honestly, it’s annoying. It takes me back to middle school drama—“Why didn’t she like my post?” “Do I have to like this when I don’t even like it?” It’s a juvenile game that I should be above, but here I am, caught up in it.
- Most days, I feel like I’m doing a subpar job as a mom. You’ll see our fun outings and cute moments, but you won’t catch the reality of my 3-year-old glued to his iPad, demanding snacks, or my 1-year-old testing every boundary. You only see a sliver of my chaotic, often mundane, reality.
- I’d love to rebel against the Instagram world, but it has a grip on me. Every month I resolve to ditch my phone and the oversharing culture, but then I snap a killer photo and find myself right back in the thick of it. I guess I can’t resist!
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In summary, behind the curated photos lies a messy reality filled with hilarious chaos and relatable struggles. Remember, what you see is just a tiny fraction of the wild ride that is motherhood.