13/09/2021
I took this photo full of doubt. Does this dress look ok? Do these boots go with the dress? Does my hair look nice or do I look like a frumpy mum?!
Recently I found myself comparing myself and my life to others. Iāve been feeling a little pang of jealousy when I see other women with tidy homes, going out with their friends and having fun, going to the gym, dressing in gorgeous clothes and looking fab.
It was leaving a heavy feeling in my tummy.
And then I remembered, IāM IN A DIFFERENT SEASON OF LIFE. I have a toddler, a baby and a business and sometimes that means that tidying the house is my last priority. Iām breastfeeding my baby girl so going out with friends or going to the gym isnāt that easy to do with a bottle refuser. My bo***es are ginormous because they ate full of milk and my frame is bigger because, well, sugar is getting me through the days after sleepless nights.
I remembered that this season of life will not last forever.
I remembered that babies arenāt babies for very longā¦and Everleigh is our last child so I need to soak up every second.
I remembered that seasons change and soon Iāll be able to do those things that I see others doing again. And when Iām doing those things Iāll look back on the wonderful chaos that is my current reality with fond memories.
Yes my house is messy, yes Iām tired, yes my b***s are mahoosive and I donāt get a single moment to myself (not even on the loo!!). But itās all for my family. And thatās the most wonderful feeling.
So you know what I didā¦.I gave myself a break and said to myself āWell done Mamma, you look great, youāre doing greatā.