I know. It’s been a minute since I posted something for Motivational MOMdays.
To be honest, I had lost my ‘motivation’ for a while. As a result, I had begun thinking that before I could even attempt to motivate someone, moms to be specific, I needed to first, be able to motivate myself.
That had been a struggle.
I simply had just been getting through the days. Instead of actually living through them.
I wasn’t myself.
Over the past year, so many blessings have come my way that my mindset had begun to revert to its former state. I had started to feel like my good ol’ self again.
COVID-19
Then BOOM! COVID-19 hit. ALL my major plans were significantly altered. I was beyond disappointed!
Then, in addition to this, social distancing started becoming a requirement. Which ultimately, made quarantine feel even worse. Although being a work from home mom made me accustomed to being at home most of the time, self-isolation has been a little hard. Its one thing choosing not to go out and see people, but when the choice gets taken away from you, it becomes a whole different struggle. (#PickAStruggle)
It made it harder because I realized that I wouldn’t be able to see my mother and brother for a while. And I’ve always loved our hugs. So, during quarantine, I had time to reflect and realize how much I cherish them. Now more than ever (from a distance of course).
Don’t worry, I’m not delusional enough to think that they only want to see me. They only care about my baby girl and I know that, but I still miss them.
However, physical distancing is necessary and for the safety of my family and others, I just have to deal with it. I’ve never been much of a phone person, but that has become a major thing for me now. Which helps.
Quarantine Can be Hard
I know moms, quarantine right now, can be hard. Being away from the girlfriends you occasionally rely on to be your ‘get-away- from reality buddies’ can be hard. Before, hearing your kids always yelling ‘Mom! Mom! Mom!’ when you came home from work was hard enough. Now that you’re stuck at home with them, you’re hearing it at least twenty-three hours a day. This might, by far, be the hardest of all to deal with (lol).
But you’ll get through. We all will.
Take consolation in the fact that you have permanent snuggle buddies and someone is always there to pass the remote.
Remember mammas, you’re all superheroes! Not many could do what you do every day. And trust me, you’re doing unbelievably well! Your family depends on you 99% of the time. If that isn’t a huge compliment, I don’t know what is.
Be kind to yourselves. You’re Doing Great Mamma!
#AloneTogether #SuperHeroMammas #You’reDoingGreatMamma #MOMdays
