You Are Your Child’s Gift

You are the perfect mother for your child. You were given to him, not the other way around.

I had to repeat this to myself as a first time mom.

I thought motherhood would come naturally. I thought everything would fall into place.

But it didn’t.

From the birth, to nursing, to bringing him home, to sleep deprivation and to parenting with Ryan.

My expectations didn’t match my reality. I felt overwhelmed and disappointed.

Then my dad told me: you are a gift to Nolan, not the other way around.

I am what he needs. Me—this inexperienced mother. The woman who never changed a newborn baby’s diaper before. This mother who never produced milk. Me— I am enough for my child & now children.

Mamas, you’re the gift.

Photo by: Kerry Lee Photography