Jen Coates

Jen Coates Full time Mom of one baby girl and two fur babies 👶🏼🐶🐶. My goal is to not miss a single milestone and be present for my family🩷

06/09/2026

Time is such a mysterious thing.

One moment, you feel like you have plenty of it, and the next you’re wondering where it all went.

That's why I've chosen to slow down.
To embrace a simpler, quieter life.

A life where rushed schedules don't steal the little moments that matter most.

The laughter, the cuddles, the fun, and the everyday memories with my daughter.

Those are the things I never want to miss.

I'm learning that a beautiful life isn't always a busy one.

Sometimes, it's found in the slow mornings, the peaceful afternoons, and being fully present for the people you love most. 🤍

06/05/2026

There comes a point where you realize not everyone needs an explanation.

I've learned to trust my decisions and the path I'm choosing for us.

When people ask questions I'm not comfortable answering, I no longer feel the need to justify myself.

A simple, "It's for personal reasons, and it's what's best for us," is enough.

Protecting our peace, honoring our journey, and making choices that align with our well-being matters more than gaining everyone's understanding. 🤍

The people who truly care don't need all the details to respect your boundaries.


 

06/02/2026

Growth can be uncomfortable, not just for us, but for the people around us too. 🌱

Not everyone will understand the boundaries you set, the choices you make, or the direction you're heading.

Some people only see who you used to be, not who you're becoming.

Keep growing anyway.

You don't need everyone to understand your journey for it to be the right one.

Trust the lessons, trust the process, and trust the person you're becoming. 🤍✨


05/29/2026

We do not choose the child we want.
We are given the child we need. 🤍

And I am so incredibly grateful my daughter chose me to be her mama.
She filled parts of my heart I didn’t even realize were missing.

She has been the missing piece I needed in my life in the most beautiful way.
Watching her grow, love, laugh, and simply be herself has changed me forever. 🌞✨

Motherhood with her feels like the greatest gift.

❤️

05/26/2026

They are so carefree and wild at this age 🌞
All they think about is the fun waiting for them.
This little one could spend every single day playing in water and swimming 💦🤍 Watching her enjoy the simple things and live so fully in the moment is one of my favorite parts of motherhood 🌞💕

💙

05/22/2026

She loves being included in everything I do, so I let her help whenever she wants to 🫶
Over the weekend was washing the car, and she had the best time doing it.
Yes, it takes longer. Yes, there’s usually more water on us than the car 😅
But these moments are teaching her so much responsibility, confidence, teamwork, and that the little everyday things can still be fun.
Right now she just sees it as spending time together, and honestly… that’s my favorite part too 🤍

05/18/2026

Would it be faster to clean without her help? Absolutely.

But to her, this isn’t “chores.” It’s play, learning, connection, confidence, and feeling included in everyday life. 🫶

She’s learning responsibility, independence, and life skills simply by being beside me.

Even if it takes twice as long, I know one day I’ll miss these tiny helping hands following me around the house.

The mess can wait a little longer. Childhood can’t 🤍

05/14/2026

It’s funny how much changes over time.

I used to care so much about how I looked to other people…
Always trying to fit a certain image or keep up appearances.
Now? I dress for comfort, practicality, confidence, and the life I actually live.

Give me the oversized sweater, the comfy clothes, the easy outfits, and feeling like myself over trying to impress anyone 🤍

Honestly, I’ve never felt more comfortable in my own skin.

05/12/2026

I’m in a phase of life where protecting our peace matters more than explaining ourselves, keeping everyone happy, or forcing things that no longer feel right.

The slower days, the quiet moments, the people who feel safe… that’s what I’m holding onto these days 🤍

♥️

05/05/2026

One minute, she needed me for everything, and now she’s over here feeding her own little baby 🥹

Watching her play like this feels so sweet… and so bittersweet at the same time.

The little moments you don’t think twice about end up being the ones that stay with you the most.

I’m soaking in every version of her, even the ones that come way too fast 🤍

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