Sweary Mom

No one ever told me motherhood was a ridiculous dance spent going one step forward and three steps back. I was not, and am still not, prepared for some of the conversations that take place with my kids.

I often find myself holding on to the reins far too tight with these little people. And probably expecting too much. Then I get disappointed, discouraged, and upset when things don't go perfectly, and more hearts than mine get broken.

I'm a sweary mom. I'm a mom that yells too much, says "no" too much, and who doles out tough love more than I should. I mess up, and fail every day. But I hope my kids know how much they are loved, even when they lie, or hurt each other, or refuse to do anything besides watch TV. Even when they drive me crazy, I wouldn't trade them for the world.

No one ever told me being a parent would hurt so good. I couldn't have believed it if they had. Motherhood is incredibly difficult, beautiful, and crazy, and I am here for all of it.

Richelle