Vlog | Super MOM!! - Sharron's Take

                       

Motherhood Described By Real Moms

Once I again, I decided to tackle the issue of motherhood. A topic that has definitely been frequently discussed in my circle of friends. I sat down a few months ago with a small group of lovely ladies and asked them the following questions:

How has motherhood changed you?
What do you enjoy about motherhood?
What struggles have you faced being a mom?
What advice would you give to moms? 

I have known each of these ladies for a long time. I knew them long before they became moms and I have watched them blossom into the awesome mothers they are today. Each one has there own unique story. Each one is in a different stage of life. Though they differ, they are bonded together in the sisterhood of motherhood. May their stories help you or yours in their journey and as always, be blessed!

The Multi-tasking Mother

   As my kids play in the background and I walk around my messier than usual house looking for my work notes, I can't help but think about the age old question, "Can mothers really have it all?" Can mothers be 100% successful in business and 100% successful in their personal lives (friends, family, finesse, etc..)? I'm sure most women would laugh at the absurdity of this question and quickly answer, "Of course!" In theory, I would LOVE to utter the same words too! I would love to say I can do both extremely well. But that's just not true. I find the more I focus on one, the more the other suffers.

                                                    


   This brings me to a deeper question, "Is it really possible to do two things at once?" As I try to muddle through my never ending to do list of mommy duties, the thought of saving time and working smarter always crosses my mind. That's when I decide to multi-task!! Of course, why don't I cook dinner and clean at the same time...this usually results in the burning or overcooking of   dinner...lol.  Multi-tasking is defined as the process of performing  two or more tasks simultaneously . Research has shown our brains can only process one activity at a time. Our brains are just extremely good at rapidly switching from one task to another.


                                            

  I'm starting to realize that it's okay not to be 100% all of the time. Actually, research has proven, it's impossible to give your undivided attention on two things simultaneously. So why do mothers, like myself, continue to buy into this lie. Is it such a bad thing to prioritize??? NO!!! There are going to be times where family will demand our attention, superseding work and vice versa. One of the best lessons of life that I have learned is, you can never be your best when we try to be all things to all people at all times. We just weren't built that way. It doesn't make me unsuccessful or an inferior mother when I can't juggle everything, it makes me human.

Motherhood

I know it's been a while since my last post. I realize how incredibly hard it is to multi-task with two children while going back to work part-time. I decided to share a picture of how I have been feeling lately. I recently shared this on my Instagram, it expresses how I feel before and after work perfectly. Most mornings, I'm pretty much frustrated at the thought of all the things I need to do just to get out of the door. As well as, all the hustle and bustle that goes along with my job. But as soon as I'm done with my day, I feel like a weight has been lifted off of me. 

As I reflect on the past couple of months, I find myself with a new found appreciation and respect for mothers of multiple children and my mother in particular. I am one of FIVE children, yes FIVE. I have no idea how she had any sanity left. At all times you have to be aware of and fulfill the needs of all children while still maintaining your personal responsibilities. 

I recently accepted the fact that this new edition to my family also brought new realities on life. I will no longer always have things in order, the house cleaned daily, and every thing done according to my "To Do List." I'm going to have to be content with the times when only some rooms of the house are cleaned and only one thing is checked off my list. 

Motherhood has really taught me how to prioritize and ease up a bit. I have to learn how to give my self the same grace that I give my children. Focusing on what really matters :)