Spit-up On My Shoulder

Becoming a mother makes you feel so much more empathy for other mothers, including ones you will never know on the other side of the world. My compassion for other mothers and my desire to help someone in distress drastically increased after I gave birth.

That’s why I want you to know how much I value the hard work you are doing as a parent. Right now you might feel that no one appreciates you or can see all that you do. Even though I don’t know you, I appreciate how hard your job is. I honor you for choosing the highest calling–Mom. Being a mom is the hardest thing I’ve ever done, and the scariest.

I can feel how hard you are working. Let yourself off the hook whenever you can. Don’t demand perfection. You are perfect the way you are–a mother who loves and nurtures her children, but also needs to nurture herself and let others nurture her.

You are doing an amazing job even if you’re having a bad day with your children. That’s when more than ever I know how hard your job is. Let peace and love from other mothers support you and guide you through any difficulties you are having.