Mama PlaygroundA Blog for Moms

I have heard comments about today such as “bleh, another cheesy hallmark holiday”. But actually, I will have to disagree in this case. Mother’s deserve this day! Being on the receiving end of Mother’s Day generosities just feels quite right. I am a bit partial because today was a day where random people smiled at our little family and wished us a happy day. I was allowed a sleep-in free pass, and treated to mochas, an uninterrupted nap and picnic bliss. Ahh. What a glorious May day.

In actuality though, it is not quite the magic I thought it would be. I sort of pictured feeling like a queen. Putting my feet up and doing absolutely nothing. The reality though is that I am a mother. That is what we are celebrating right? Ironically, it means that there are very few “feet up” moments in a day. Very few “me” moments. Mother’s Day or not, my toddler needs me. She woke up before I was ready this morning and wanted some loving. She was hungry and the truth is that daddy sometimes needs help to plan, prep, give love, and clean up.

I will someday probably long for time with her where a cuddle precedes a daily nap. For now though, I am left noting the irony of today. Mother’s Day won’t be truly relaxin because I am a mother. I could either spend the day away from my children someday (not the most motherly of moves), or spend it with them and note that it is almost impossible to turn the mothering instinct off. But having my baby in my life is sooo completely, indescribably more than worth all of the work that comes with being a mama.