Being a work-from-home mom can be a whirlwind of chaos and joy. It’s not always easy to connect with other moms who are in the trenches with us, especially when we might be rocking yesterday’s pajamas and a caffeine-fueled haze. Instead of lamenting the challenges of wrangling toddlers, let’s take a moment to appreciate the little victories that make our days brighter:
- Enjoying a solid night’s sleep. Remember those sleepless nights with a newborn who needed feeding every couple of hours? Now, if you can manage to catch more than six hours of uninterrupted sleep, it feels like a major achievement.
- Waking up without an alarm. Between late-night bathroom trips, comforting little ones with nightmares, and teething troubles, we rarely wake up on our own. But those rare mornings when we rise while our kiddos are still snoozing? Pure magic.
- Savoring a hot cup of coffee. There’s something heavenly about being the first one up and enjoying a warm coffee before the tiny tornadoes start demanding snacks and climbing all over you like it’s a jungle gym.
- A clean bathroom thanks to your partner. Romantic gestures may be sparse when you have little ones, but when your partner takes the initiative to freshen up the bathroom, it’s a lovely reminder of their love and support.
- Actually leaving the house on time. As parents, we know the struggle of rushing out the door. But when you manage to leave at the planned time—without a last-minute potty emergency—it feels like winning the lottery.
- Getting your period. Once dreaded, now it’s a small victory! It means no surprise baby news this month, and that’s definitely worth celebrating with a toast and a high five.
- When your child finally drifts off to sleep. The struggle of getting a child to sleep can feel endless. After negotiating snacks, stories, and songs, when they finally succumb to sleep, you can’t help but feel all your frustration melt away as you watch their peaceful little face.
- Surviving another day. If you’ve made it through the day with your family intact, that’s a win worth celebrating! Here’s to doing it all over again tomorrow.
These small victories remind us that even amidst the chaos of parenting, there are moments worth celebrating. For more insights on navigating parenthood, check out this blog post for additional tips. And if you’re looking for helpful resources about family planning, the CDC offers a wealth of information. For those considering at-home options, Make a Mom provides great tools for self-insemination.
In summary, it’s the little things in parenting that truly count. From enjoying a warm cup of coffee to the sweet moment when your child finally falls asleep, these small victories accumulate, making the journey of motherhood fulfilling and joyful.