The Daily Work Of Motherhood

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Words by Alyson Morgan
Photography by Hanna Agar



Last night was a rough night. My little pisces, Griffin, was in so much pain with being sick, writhing and crying in his sleep, and wanted my comfort even though I was sleeping right next to him. So today, I’m deeply exhausted.

It reminded me of the early days of motherhood: the sleepless nights, the crying, and trying to soothe a newborn. Motherhood, this last four years has been such a journey. My expectations have shifted - as they’ve grown, I’ve grown. As they have gotten a little older I find they need or want me a little less, which is bittersweet and liberating all in one breath. But this week they’ve needed more of me.
My expectations have shifted - as they’ve grown, I’ve grown. As they have gotten a little older I find they need or want me a little less, which is bittersweet and liberating all in one breath.
Today I’m reminded that motherhood takes daily emotional and spiritual work. It is equal amounts of caring, patience, balance, release, compassion, boundaries, and doing your best. Because as much as you love your child, you truly can’t fix everything.

Today’s nap time won’t be for dishes, it will be for caring for myself.

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