It's OK to Cry, Mama

It's OK, mama.

It's OK to cry.

It's OK mama, that you didn't get the supper dishes done, and that there are two loads of laundry to be folded. Not to mention the mountain still to be washed.

It's OK mama, if you cancelled another play date, just because you barely got any sleep and don't want to get the kids ready, to drag them around for three hours.

Just breathe and remember you're the perfect mama for them.

It's OK mama, that you had to cook three meals at lunch before you snapped at your two-year-old that "this isn't a restaurant, now eat it!" more loudly than you should have.

It's OK mama, if you haven't had the chance to shower in over 48hours, since your newborn can't stop breastfeeding.

It's OK mama.

It's OK mama, that you didn't get a chance to get the crayon completely off the wall because the baby was screaming, because he had a new tooth coming in and just wanted mama snuggles.

It's OK mama, that you ignored your mother's call, because you're far too exhausted to sound like you've got it all together. God knows she would hear it in your voice.

It's OK mama, that you took a look in the mirror for the first time in days and broke down. You felt like you look like absolute hell. Trust me, you're gorgeous.

It's OK mama, that you started a petty argument with your husband because he forgot to get bananas for your daughter in the morning, but he got the other 1000 items on the list.

It's OK mama, if you can't remember the last time you actually ate a hot meal; someday they will cook for you.

It's OK mama, if you no longer keep up on the latest trends. Those little sticky fingerprints are far more precious.

It's OK mama to feel jealousy accompanied by guilt immediately after because your "childless" friends are gone on another girls' night out, as you watch from your couch, completely drained. Knowing full well you wouldn't have made it, but yearning for the invitation.

It's OK mama, if you feel like you're stuck on a continuous merry-go-round of endless, unappreciated tasks that comes undone as fast as it was finished. Trust me, it doesn't go unnoticed.

It's OK mama, if sometimes you have to let your toddler cry it out at nap time because you literally don't know if your sanity can handle it.

It's OK mama, if you made chicken nuggets and fries two nights in a row, you just didn't want to bribe a 3-foot version of yourself to eat 1/4 of their dinner.

It's OK mama, to worry every morning and every night, am I doing it right? Am I raising my children with a childhood they won't have to recover from?

As long as you love, guide and provide your precious little ones with the best of your ability, that's all that matters. They love you no matter what mama. You'll always be the super hero, even on the days you need saving.

So, it's OK mama if all you can muster is the strength to make toast for dinner, or if you miss a soccer practice or extra curricular activity, or still have two loads of laundry left to fold.

It's OK mama, you're not alone.

You've got this. 💜