#mundanemumdays: week 5
Hiya friends,
Welcome back to #mundanemumdays and quite possibly the most mundane day of the year where all of us are hella groggy and don’t really want to do much but laze on the couch all day. Did I just say hella? Yep I guess I did. Gotta to keep up with the cool kids these days…
I never really gave much thought to the time change before kids. Now I dread it and am anxious for weeks in anticipation of it messing up Lucy’s sleep schedule. Lucy is a sensitive little soul, so it doesn’t take much to throw her off. I can’t tell you how much willpower it took to wake her up an hour earlier than normal but it’s the only way to get her back on track. We’re getting there.. slowly but surely…
I went for groceries yesterday and I took my camera along and HOLY, I didn’t realize how self conscious I was about snapping photos in public. There were many interesting photo opportunities but I just couldn’t bring myself to take my camera out. I waited until I was alone in an isle and then quickly “shot from the hip” in hopes of no one seeing me! This is something I definitely have to work on going forward.
In other news, I thought it would be neat to include some words from Hilary and Candace every now and then and hear their thoughts on motherhood and their day to day. I always enjoy reading little blurbs from other mothers and getting a glimpse into their thought process. It often makes me feel much less alone because often times, I’ve felt the exact same way. Sharing our experiences and struggles with other mothers can be so validating and healing and I hope hearing from all of us will make some moms out there feel less alone with their thoughts.
Here’s a little from Hilary:
It was a quiet day in our household. A few snuggles, a few couch cartoons and a whole lot of bedtime books.
There are days where I long for a day like today; a slow day where I can really absorb our boy. There are so many moments where I stare at him and still can't believe we created this bright eyed, inquisitive human. It's such a powerful feeling.
Conversely, there are also many days that I can't wait for bedtime; both Wes' and my own. It's not so much that I am overwhelmed by caring for Wes but I still try to cling to the parts of my pre-baby existence like journalling in the morning while I slowly sip my coffee listening to CBC. It's not that I haven't been able to continue many of my own activities, it's often just later in the day or more broken up as I try to sneak my own needs in between Wes and his naps. Life has taken a dramatic turn after becoming a mum but it's changed for the better. As I watch my "old life" get consumed by the demands of being a mum, I also feel myself becoming someone more whole, yet more torn; more patient, yet always waiting for my own turn... and yet, I wouldn't change a thing. Motherhood is an incredible paradox.
Another #mundanemumday to add to the collection. Today was a bit harder because the day truly felt extra mundane, quiet and ordinary but that only pushed me to really get these images.
I couldn’t agree more about Hilary’s words about motherhood being the ultimate paradox, often being pulled in two different emotional directions. I know I’ve felt this way countless of times in the last 2 years. I think it’s something I’ll always wrestle with. And although I’ve learned to lean into this season of life and give myself some grace, and allow myself to feel these things without guilt, there are still times where I feel like there are two different people screaming in my head trying to fight to be heard. And as hard at it is sometimes I, like Hilary, wouldn’t change it. And my life, and my soul, have changed for the better.
I hope you enjoy this weeks images :)
lauren
