7 Things Motherhood has Taught Me
Never wanted to be a mother it was not in my life plans, then I become a mother. Struggled to connect with my baby girl because she did not fit into the life plan I had in mind for myself, that led to me to having Post Natal Depression.
Fast Forward to years later being a mother has been the most challenging journey of my life. A Roller Coaster ride has nothing on Motherhood.
I would not trade it being a mother for anything in this world and here are 7 things motherhood has taught me.
Selflessness
Once you become a mother there is nothing you would not do to protect your child from. You automatically become selfless because there is a new sheriff in town that you will love unconditionally.
Best friend for life
I am not a people person and having a daughter has given me a best friend for life. We have our ups and downs but at the end of the day we make up and eat ice cream while watching cartoons e.g. Princess Sofia.
Unconditional Love
Learned to love unconditionally because of my daughter. Think motherhood really opens a door to that part of the world the unconditional Love dimension.
Cartoon and Children Movie Expert
Well on Sunday we watched Frozen yet again and we had to be in character as well Abeerah was Elsa and I was Anna.
We spoke with the movie danced and sang along, yes cartoon and children movie expert. After that we watched Maleficent, thankfully there is no singing.
Playmate
When you are a mother you sometimes must become a playdate yes tea party and cakes made from Play-Doh and don’t pretend to be having the time of your life while doing it. Mothers deserve an Oscar.
Chauffeur
Yes, you become a chauffer on weekends driving around to birthday parties. You manage your children social calendar that you don’t even have yourself.
Costume Designer
Yes, must be crafty and wing it at custom designing for character day for school because there is no way you will spend a small fortune for a one-day costume. This year she was Moana yes I had to create a Moana Costume after watching hours of YouTube videos on how to. Next year she is Wonder Woman better start working on it. LOL
Those are the 7 Things Motherhood has Taught Me in the 9 years of being a mother to my wonderful and opinionated daughter.
When you are a mother you become jerk of all trades and stumble along the way, pick yourself up and continue doing your best. I would not have any other way.
What has motherhood taught you? Please share with us looking forward to hearing your experience.
Moipone
A South African bloggers that enjoys sharing her experiences whether about a product or good/bad customer service. I started Ferocious Haven at the end of 2014 , now Life and Mo. I write about beauty products, product reviews , parenting journey and challenges and life and achieving personal finance.
21 Comments
Betsy Ball
I absolutely agree, being a mom makes one much more empathetic. I wish I could say that I am selfless — what I can say is that I am more selfless than I used to be, so that is progress. Thanks for a great post. Being a mom is the best.
Moipone
Hi Besty
I absolutely agree being a mom makes a person the better version of themselves.
Peter - FunnelXpert
I don’t have a kid and I wonder how I would react if I suddenly became a father…
It would probably bring out a new things from me.
Moipone
Hi Peter
It could
MiamiGirlFoodie
Such sweet photos! I’m not a mom yet but I can’t wait to have such a special bond with my child as you do.
Moipone
Thanks
Lauren Forsythe
I completely agree with everything. I also think being a mother has taught me that I can do more than I think. A few years ago, I never would have imagined how I can do everything I am doing now.
Moipone
Hi Lauren
Motherhood transforms you from ordinary to extraordinary.
Monidipa Dutta
Motherhood do teaches any lady a lot of things, and being mother to a girl. it might just bring you back your childhood days. Great post.
Moipone
You so correct reliving childhood memories.
Sanu Aulakh
I love my lil guy. Nothing like watching them grow and discover things you take for granted.
Moipone
Hi Sanu
Enjoy him its worth every second.
Rebecca Bailey
If motherhood was a roller coaster ride it definitely would come with a required signed waiver. Just like you, I quickly became the children’s movie expert, an asset that that has made me popular with friends’ children and of course my own grandchildren.
Moipone
Hi Rebecca
😂😂😂😂 thats a good one.
Erica
I was never maternal. Worried that I’d suck at parenting my son. But motherhood made me more responsible, patient, and loving — not only toward my son but to others and to life in general.
Moipone
Hi Erica
I was never maternal too but you will grow to be an amazing mom towards your son. Good luck
Ola @ WanderWithOla
Wow, what an inspiring post. I am yet to be a mother, but I’ve always adored mothers because it seems like they are never running out of tasks to do (like you said, it includes being a costume designer, chauffeur, and even a playmate)! What’s even more amazing is that there’s no “holidays” for moms. Hopefully I would become a great mom when my time comes! Thank you for sharing this. 🙂
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen
Motherhood taught me these 7 things and it has taught me to have a lot of patience
Vaibhav
Heartwarming post. Totally reminds me of my mother. Beautiful mother daughter pictures!
Mommy Sigrid
The only thing that I haven’t done in your list is being a chauffeur. LOL I don’t like to drive so whenever the girls are with me, we take the public transport. They don’t seem to mind, however, it takes us longer to get to our destination.
Priya Florence Shah
No better job in the world than being a mom. It changed my life and changed who I am.