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”.

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8 Comments on “Motherhood Compromises”

alece Clock November 29, 2009 at 12:00 PM
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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.

Kay Clock November 29, 2009 at 12:00 PM
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I love this…it is so true!

@ngie Clock November 29, 2009 at 12:00 PM
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You are amazing, Amy. You know that? Simply amazing!

Lisa Clock November 29, 2009 at 12:00 PM
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“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.

Char Clock November 29, 2009 at 12:00 PM
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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…. :)

    Amy Clock November 29, 2009 at 12:00 PM
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    …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!!!

Anna Clock November 29, 2009 at 12:00 PM
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I can totally relate to this post! :)

yeller Clock November 29, 2009 at 12:00 PM
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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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