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A Letter to Myself.

July 25, 2011 by karasscreative

There are moments of regret…


When the evils of my humanity

eclipse my most precious task,

motherhood.

Sad, so sad.

Why will I not

just.embrace.it.all.

Stop fighting, loosen up!

They are transitioning too.

Have you forgotten?

Your uncertainty becomes their fear.

Woman, they know you.

They feel it all.

Embrace them, be their safe place.

Believe the best…

of everyone.

Laugh more.

Stop being drained…

by these gifts. Your gifts.

He’s climbing on the table?

He’s painting in wet cement?

Time to jump on some tables,

and paint in some wet cement!

Quit.taking.yourself.so.damn.seriously.

You’ll get wrinkles.

BIG ones.

You are not the woulda.coulda.shoulda kind.

Never have been, why start now?

You have the strength

but you forget…

it reaches far beyond

getting.

through.

the.

day.

Find it,

and go play.

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9 thoughts

  1. Christy
    July 26, 2011 at 9:50 am

    Love you and your precious munchkins. Loves from Uncle Christy

  2. kelsey (Happyolks)
    July 26, 2011 at 2:56 pm

    You guys are amazing. Stay strong!

  3. Felicity
    July 27, 2011 at 7:52 am

    This post has touched me to the very core! An amazing post & a mantra to live by as a mother!

  4. Krystal
    July 27, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    You are awesome. and that image? awesome as well. sending you love over the ocean

  5. Danielle Carlson
    July 27, 2011 at 4:27 pm

    Being an at home mom is HARD in the easiest of situations. I’m proud of you for stepping back and remembering what motherhood is about and being present in it. You are an amazing gift to your children and your hubby:)

  6. Jessica Frawley
    July 27, 2011 at 5:06 pm

    Beautifully written….I am going to print it and put it up on my fridge to remind me to relax and have fun with the kids! I will site you of course:))

  7. longmilescoffee
    July 27, 2011 at 9:31 pm

    Thanks amazing women!!! It’s an ongoing battle to remember! The stresses of living here, not knowing the language, and having a place full of construction workers makes it my daily battle to stay smiling. We’re getting better at it though :)

  8. tasha ourada
    August 2, 2011 at 4:07 pm

    thank you for this!!

  9. Charlene Meyer
    November 6, 2011 at 10:06 am

    Incredible, inspirational, beautiful heart!

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