It is physically horrible, emotionally draining, mentally unbearable, and turns
your world upside down. But other mamas in my life (including my own mother) who opened up to me
and told me about their experiences demonstrated a breathtaking sense of bravery and resilience.
When my kids receive a gift from their grandparent, it's the grandparents I
watch, not my kids. When the presents produce squeals from the kids' mouths, I can't escape the glint in my parents' eyes. Who am I to stop that?
While it can feel a whole lot like jumping into the deep end and having no choice
but to swim, you aren't in this alone. And you don't have to feel unprepared.
Out of all this world, you have been chosen for me. Out of all the hustle, the daily tasks, the long nights, full days, teething toddlers, burned meals, impatient words and life's concerns, I still choose you.
