As we just celebrated mother’s day, I am sure we all took the time to reflect on what becoming a mother means to us. I have been a mother for 12 years now! As I look back I am amazed with how these tiny little people have changed my life. When I had my son I was very young. My life was changing very fast. I also had to deal with a very high risk pregnancy so it was anything but normal. I will not lie and say everything was easy because it wasn’t! However, I will say it was so worth it. Yes, I know people will say that you should have children when you’re older and more established. I tend to agree with that but, I also feel that in my situation it made me grow up and change some bad or even dangerous ways. I knew from the moment I found out I was pregnant that my goal in life now is to be the best mom I can. I put all the partying and foolishness away because none of that was important anymore. It’ wasn’t just about me anymore I had another person that needed me.
As a younger mother I had to deal with a little more “issues” but it was always ok! As Parents I think we can all agree it can be very hard and stressful at times and sometimes things happen that we are not prepared for! My kids can drive me crazy at times but the crazy thing is I wouldn’t know what to do without them. They are my life! They are growing up so fast! I just want to hit pause. This year my son started middle school and next year my daughter will be joining! I often joke about needing a book about how to raise teenagers because the baby stuff was actually easy. The bond, I have with my kids are very strong. I love that they feel they can talk to me about anything even the bad. I never really had that kind of relationship with my parents so my goal was to always do all the little stuff I wanted and needed growing up. Sometimes People comment that I am more of a friend to my kid as a parent. I totally disagree I am a parent first then a friend but I still am going to be BOTH! I look at how mature and smart my kids are just at the age they are now and I know I am doing and teaching them right. True, there has been a time where I, as a parent have made mistakes but I am learning to be a parent just like they are learning what is expected from them. We don’t wake up and just know how to be the perfect parent. The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new.
I look back at my childhood and all the things that I disliked or thought was unfair now I understand! My parent was great but even now I can still say some of their parenting skills sucked! I took that and learned from their mistakes and hopefully my kids will do the same. Motherhood is the hardest, most rewarding job in the world and I wouldn’t change it for the world! I am truly blessed to be a mother!
Johnson’s “Treasuring Everyday Joy” campaign wants to hear from you. And, in an effort to help ensure all families have the support and ability to generate their own special moments, with every “promise” (“like”) made at facebook.com/johnsonsbaby, Johnson’s will donate $1 to the March of Dimes. Also, start looking through the baby books or get out your camera, since Johnson’s will host a series of photo contests on its Facebook page beginning in May
*I wrote this while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Johnson’s and received Johnson’s Baby products and a promotional item and to facilitate my post*
