Nov 29 Motherhood Compromises

I’m incredibly selfish- and putting aside some of my own wishes for the betterment of my family and kiddos has been no small feat in these 3.5 years that I’ve been a mommy. What I’ve learned- is that sometimes it’s all about compromise, mommy-style:

- sleeping in has become 7am instead of 9:30

- “privacy” for me normally means having someone knocking on the door or wiggling the doorknob- no matter what I’m trying to “privately” do on the other side of the door.

- a sit-down dinner normally means I sit my kiddos down, and I remain up and down to tend to everyone’s needs- but nonetheless we eat as a family.

- enjoying some tunes in the car means alternating between “Silas songs” and Mommy songs- unless of course we’re listening to “the Maybe song” by Ingird Michaelson- which Silas asks to be “put on repeat, repeat, repeat!”

- it means hugs and snuggles when what I really want is space… but I always end up loving those hugs and snuggles

…it’s about “we” even though I’m prone to think “me”.

8 Comments on “Motherhood Compromises”

alece Clock November 29, 2009 at 12:00 PM

siloh loves “maybe” too!? i love that! and it’s a song i “put on repeat, repeat, repeat” too!

the way you’ve graciously handled your motherhood compromises has always stood out to me. you are a wonderful mom.

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Kay Clock November 29, 2009 at 12:00 PM

I love this…it is so true!

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@ngie Clock November 29, 2009 at 12:00 PM

You are amazing, Amy. You know that? Simply amazing!

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Lisa Clock November 29, 2009 at 12:00 PM

“I’m incredibly selfish…” “It’s all about ‘we’ when I’m prone to think ‘me.’” I love honesty and just being real like this.

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Char Clock November 29, 2009 at 12:00 PM

you are a great mom….and I miss you AND the little ankle bitters that are attached to you….. :)
I seriously am trying hard not to use my SW ticket to come see you…. :)

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Amy Reply:

…Thanks for the encouragement ladies. I’m not one of those “natural moms”… it’s such hard work for me… and your encouragement means so much!!!

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Anna Clock November 29, 2009 at 12:00 PM

I can totally relate to this post! :)

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yeller Clock November 29, 2009 at 12:00 PM

Great post, friend. So true.

Like not having the last bite of your cherished dessert.
Everything I own is now community property.

But those little girls are oh-so worth it and more. I’m so thankful and I know you are too!

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