What I’ve Learned After Becoming a Mom

I am so thankful for my children. In the short time they have been alive, they have taught me so much.

Racism is taught – my kids don’t see color, they see friends and family
Body image issues are taught – my kids know they are beautiful because I tell them constantly and they don’t care what mommy is wearing or looks like
Joy can be found in every day things – coloring, reading, hugging
They are always watching
Don’t waste any moment, it’s never guaranteed
Don’t waste your time worrying about money, work or not doing enough – they are happy with what you have, they don’t need it all, they just need you
Be happy – they can tell when you are sad, mad or emotional
They love everyone – they don’t see the differences of anyone. They welcome everyone in no matter their wealth, sex, religion or political status

So why can’t we be like our children? Why do we grow up and have preferences? Why are some people better than others?

I hope to god that by the time my children are my age, the world will be a bit different.

& until then I will continue to let them live, love and enjoy life without stereotypes. ❤️

Childcare

I thought finding childcare was hard while I was pregnant.

Before I even knew my children. Before I knew they personalities. Their likes & their dislikes.

I was going in blind. Trying to find someone to care for my unborn children whom I had not even met yet.

& then I had to find childcare for my 2 year olds and my 7 month old…

The last few days we have been interviewing nanny’s and let me tell you…

I’d go back to that blind date scenario!

Finding someone to help us with our children who have varying personalities but that we also like is HARD.

We want someone who has the same mindset as us, who will help raise our children into amazing people and who also loves them like we do.

But finding all of that in one person is hard.

Luckily we had found that person during our “blind” search.

But it’s a tad more tough now.

A few interviews later and I’m second guessing my top 2 choices.

Will they care for my children like I do?

Will they stick around?

Will they know what to do in an emergency?

Will they teach them right from wrong?

Do I go with the one with more nannying experience?

Do I go with the one who I personally connected with right away?

Do I go with the one who will do lesson plans or the one who will keep them on a routine schedule?

So many questions. So many what ifs.

My children are my life & picking someone to help me care for them, raise them and teach them when I am not around is tough.

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Always watching

They are always watching.

& lately I have been seeing it first hand multiple times a day with my 2 year olds.

But today hit hard.

If you don’t know me or haven’t read some of my other blog posts, I am a type 1 diabetic.

I check my blood sugars 2-4 times a day.

& today, my daughter took my meter and put her finger up to it like she was testing her blood sugar. (I pray to god she never has to do it in real life)

It was eye opening.

They are always watching.

& in our current state of our nation, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to look at what we are teaching our kids.

Please make sure you’re teaching them the best. Because I know I’m trying.