Everyone talks about how special motherhood and parenting are. The bond shared with a child is unlike any other; it’s a magical journey that is rewarding and satisfying, and I couldn’t agree more. I love being a mom, and it’s the best job in the world. I am a mom of two boys and love them to pieces, but Raising kids is not always all rainbows and butterflies.
Motherhood is not remembering what it’s like to get a whole night’s sleep and wiping more poop than you ever thought you’d see in your life. Raising kids is no longer having privacy, never peeing or showering in peace. Motherhood is using your shirt to wipe runny noses and dirty faces. Life with little children is learning how to do everything with one hand while carrying a baby in another. Motherhood is waking up with a bit of butt or foot in your face. Motherhood is breastfeeding whenever, wherever. Motherhood is yoga pants and bad hair days. Motherhood is no longer shopping alone. Motherhood is a filthy car all the time. Motherhood is not being able to call in sick because it’s a 24/7 job without a paycheck, and the list of everyday problems goes on. But in the end, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Having young kids and being a mom means being completely overwhelmed by love, joy, responsibility, and selflessness.
With the help of my mommy friends, I created this little intimate photography project just in time for Mother’s day, to remind everyone what motherhood really looks like. Some might find these interesting pictures raw, but that's how it is in real life.
#1 Motherhood Is Never Peeing Alone
222points
#2 Motherhood Is Never Shopping In Peace
178points
#3 When The Kids Go To Sleep
177points
#4 Sleep Never Lasts Long, They Find You
174points
#5 Motherhood Is Being Your Kids' Entertainer
174points
#6 Motherhood Is Never Sleeping In
159points
#7 Sometimes Moms Need A Time Out To Have A Sip Of Wine And Check On Their Phones
158points
#8 Motherhood Is Breastfeeding Whenever Wherever
149points
#9 Motherhood Is Never Ending Laundry
144points
#10 Motherhood Is Never Showering In Peace
140points
#11 Motherhood Is Being Kicked In The Face At Night
110points
#12 Motherhood Is Cooking With One Hand
110points
#13 Motherhood Is Trying To Keep Your Kids Alive
108points
#14 Motherhood Is Not Being Able To Call In Sick
100points
#15 Motherhood Is Being A Nurse Or Wiping Kids' Noses With Your Shirt
94points
#16 Motherhood Is Having No Privacy
88points
#17 Motherhood Is Having Little Helpers To Help You Cook
85points
#18 Motherhood Is Being A Housekeeper
78points
#19 Motherhood Is Trying Not To Lose Your Mind
66points
#20 Motherhood Is Being A Maid
61points