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To the Mom with a Toddler and a Baby
Hey there, mama! Today, my thoughts are with you as your heart grows bigger with the new love you’re feeling for that little one in your arms. I can picture your toddler running up to you, wanting to be held, too. You’re navigating a whole new set of daily tasks that just added onto your already busy life. It might feel like you’re juggling everything with a bit of clumsiness, but from where I stand, you’re managing it all with such grace and patience.
I know you’re exhausted—like, seriously drained. Yet, somehow, you muster the energy to shower each of your precious kiddos with love. Your capacity for love is truly remarkable. It’s in the countless diaper changes, where you find yourself tearing up as you flip between the newborn and toddler sizes, realizing how quickly time flies. Your older one might have just left you with a mess, but you wash your hands and hug them a little tighter because deep down, you know how fleeting these moments are.
Just as you’re savoring that sentimental moment, your baby starts fussing for a feeding while your toddler has a meltdown over a toy that’s gone missing. You rescue the toy and set your toddler up with something to keep him entertained, just long enough for you to have a semi-peaceful feeding session without anyone smothering or tugging on the baby. Ah, that sigh of relief when you settle down for a moment, feeling like you’ve conquered the transition to this new normal.
But just when you think you’ve got it made, your toddler’s voice rings out from another room, needing your help. You jump up, baby still in tow, and realize those tranquil nursing sessions where you could just gaze into your baby’s eyes are a thing of the past. Now it’s all about mastering “meals on the go.”
Meals and Motherhood
Speaking of meals, let’s be real—you’re hungrier than ever! Running after two little ones is no joke, and finding time to grab a bite or chug some caffeine is a challenge. You might have indulged in a few too many treats your friends dropped off, but who’s counting calories when you’re in survival mode?
Motherhood changes you in ways you never expected. Your joy isn’t found in being perfectly put together (although a shower feels heavenly sometimes). Instead, you’re discovering the greatest happiness in self-sacrifice for your kids. Their needs come first, and though it can feel a bit overwhelming, remember—you were meant to be their mom.
Grocery Store Adventures
With each passing day, your confidence is growing. You even decide to take the plunge and head to the grocery store solo with both kids. After a successful feeding session, you gather everything you might need—seriously, it feels like you’re packing up the whole house. Before you head out, you take a moment to just breathe in the quietness of the house, gearing up for the adventure ahead.
In that parking lot, you find yourself strategizing how to get both kids inside the store safely. As you park near the cart corral and settle the infant carrier in the cart, you’re also training your toddler to be your little helper. I see you zipping through the aisles, eyes wide with the realization that chaos could erupt at any moment. And when you finally reach the checkout, trying to keep your cool while your toddler throws a fit and the baby starts fussing, I’m rooting for you. You score your receipt like it’s a trophy, knowing you survived another outing. Time for some much-needed Starbucks therapy!
Celebrating the Little Milestones
Then come all those special “firsts”: the first night your baby sleeps through, the first smile exchanged between siblings, the rare moment they nap at the same time, or even the first time you manage to drink a hot cup of coffee again. Each milestone is precious, and you’re creating a beautiful tapestry of memories. Don’t ever let anyone make you feel differently—the little things, the hard work you’re putting in, they all matter. You, dear mom, truly matter.
So today, I’m sending lots of love your way. Sometimes, in the midst of the chaos, you just need someone to acknowledge how hard and yet how wonderful this journey is. Remember, you are incredible, you are loved, and you are making the world a brighter place.
Hang in there, amazing mama. I’m cheering for you as you embrace the whirlwind of motherhood.
With love, your friend.