Dear fellow mothers on my Facebook feed,
What you see from me is just a fleeting glimpse into my chaotic world of motherhood—a mere second, if that. It’s the highlight reel I choose to share.
Take, for instance, this photo I captured of my kids perched on the windowsill, admiring some birds (adorable, right?). Just moments before, my older son was snatching a hockey puck from his younger brother, yelling, “He cheated!” (Yes, he’s only 2). Then, in the blink of an eye, the little one crumpled to the floor in tears because his puck was stuck under the air hockey table, refusing help with a determined, “I do it myself!”
But for that one brief second on the windowsill, they were calm, sharing tales about birds and ducks, genuinely enjoying each other’s company. I watched them, soaking in the beauty of the moment, and felt compelled to share it with you all.
I sometimes share the moments that drive me up the wall, too, often with humor. Thank you for letting me vent! I know some of you might think I overshare, but I also want to highlight the joyful moments with my children. It’s not about proving I’m a better mom or that my kids are any happier or more well-behaved than yours—believe me, they’re not!
I realize some of you I don’t see often. Some of you I’ve met only once or twice, or maybe not at all. I share these snippets because I want to celebrate the beauty in our lives—my own reminder to cherish those moments. Yes, there’s a lot of messiness too. I spend a good chunk of my day cleaning, cooking, mediating disputes, explaining rules, and sneaking in bites of chocolate. But those brief moments of peace, beauty, and connection make it all worthwhile.
And I love seeing your lives as well—the struggles, the laughter, the raw moments. Each aspect of your journey is beautiful. I know, though, that you don’t show everything. The world feels so big and overwhelming at times. I wish we could all sit together on our porches and chat after a long day. Social media is great, but it can’t replace that sense of community.
Sometimes my cheerful posts might sting when you’re having a rough day, and for that, I’m genuinely sorry. It’s so easy for us moms to fall into the trap of comparison. If anything I’ve posted has made you feel inadequate, I apologize. Feel free to unfollow or unfriend me—I truly won’t be offended. We’re all just navigating this journey the best we can.
But remember, you are an incredible, unique, and resilient mom, no matter what you think of yourself.
So let’s embrace reality. I’m grateful to share my highlights with you, but trust me, my life is much more complex and chaotic than what I present. And I’m sure yours is too. And that’s perfectly okay.
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In summary, we all have our ups and downs. Let’s celebrate the beautiful chaos of motherhood together, acknowledging that there’s much more beneath the surface.