I became a mom early. Johnny was an unexpected surprise that brightened my days at the young age of 18. From the moment I knew I was pregnant I felt a strong bond to being his mom. I knew I could do it and that I wanted to do it! As far as the actual events and milestones went for us we took them one at a time and celebrated them each one as they passed. In the beginning it was just the two of us and I was determined to make a good start not only for him but for us.
What I wish I knew then that I know now is that my boys will love me no matter what. As long as I am always doing my best by them and putting them first they will love me. Children are smart and they often see the simple and obvious that us adults somehow completely miss. They know who will keep them safe and who will always be there for them no matter what.
My boys are all 5 years and 8 months apart. For each one it’s been like starting all the way back at the beginning and those scary moments haven’t gotten any easier. I still worry about choking, breathing when sleeping, that they are happy, etc. It will always be there. This time I just know it’s okay that we all feel a little overwhelmed and that my kids will still turn out great. Whenever I question myself I just need to look at the great job my husband & I are already doing.
As long as you put them first and let them know they matter. Be honest with them and trust them. Don’t assume they can’t do something. One things my kids always do is prove me wrong. I’ve learned to always push them to try harder and reward them when they achieve their goal.
I’ve learned that its the small things and the days spent together they will remember. So be present. Jump in and dance with your child, sing as loud as you can. Be there for the fun and important times. Get in the pictures too.
As an experienced and savvy mom, I’ve learned to juggle multiple things at once, and do it well!
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I love this post Jennifer. You are so right, they WILL love you no matter what.
I’m not sure if I have any tips, other than just go with the flow. Take each day one at a time. Heck – take each hour one at a time. Especially if you have more than one. It gets crazy sometimes, so just relax, breathe… and roll with the punches.
It goes by too fast. That’s for sure.