You win mama

I’m not going to hold me back.

By Motherly September 8, 2017

Every mama deserves a trophy, but since they’re not handing those out at Target yet (but hey Target, can you get on that?), take some time to celebrate your wins this week. You survived that teary first day drop-off with your kindergartener. ✔️You survived the Great Tantrum of 2017, aka your toddler during breakfast. ✔️You survived your first day back at work from maternity leave. ✔️You survived the horrendous diaper blowout situation in aisle one. ✔️Treat yourself with a glass of wine, a date night out or even an extra hour of sleep tomorrow morning. You deserve it.

XO,

#TeamMotherly

P.S. We’re living for these super simple beautiful toys, and you heard about Kimmy K, right?

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