Something I didn’t fully understand when I became a mother is really how much extra mental load you take on each time you have a kid. It is really so much logistical shit to keep track of. I am one of six, and my mom did a fantastic job of all of that stuff. We were always well fed, our home always clean, we always were on time for all the various things we each were doing. And it really was all her- at most, my dad was basically just following her orders. Her love language is definitely acts of service and every time she comes to visit I have to remind her to relax because she’s always trying to do stuff for us 😂
I love a lot of things about being a mom, but simply getting to know my children and building a strong relationship with them is so joyous and rewarding every day 💗