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theywhinesoiwine

3 min

The year of the mother.

If there were ever a time to let perfection go, it's this year. It's right now, sis. In this moment. Today.

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theywhinesoiwine

2 min

This isn't just parenting - this is mothering through a pandemic.

There's no right way to do this. This isn't a time for competition or comparison. Do what works for you.

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theywhinesoiwine

2 min

What you're doing - matters.

I see the work that you do every single day. I see the way you love on those babies even when they are turning seven shades of purple.

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theywhinesoiwine

3 min

This waiting place isn't easy.

Some days I feel like I've got it together, while other days I feel like I'm coming unhinged.

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theywhinesoiwine

2 min

Your kids don't want perfect, they want a mama who is real.

I've been going for what feels like days; months if I'm being honest. Yet, everywhere I look the world screams MORE.

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theywhinesoiwine

3 min

You're good - right smack dab in all of your mess.

I was hanging on by a thread. I couldn't tell you what actually sent me over the edge. Maybe it was traffic, or work, or a text I analyzed.

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theywhinesoiwine

3 min

To the mama filled with worry, you've done enough.

I feel like I’ve ran a marathon yet I haven’t left my house in weeks. Life as I know it seems to be dangling above my head as a big fat TBD.

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theywhinesoiwine

2 min

You're not failing.

There are people out there getting more accomplished before I can even open my eyes.

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theywhinesoiwine

3 min

Stop coasting on fumes and calling it living.

Day after day I put myself dead last. I check off my lists and ensure that those around me are happy and accounted for.

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theywhinesoiwine

3 min

Not everyone is going to like you - it's OK.

We wonder - did we say something or do something to offend someone? Is it our clothes or the way we wear our hair? We question everything.

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theywhinesoiwine

2 min

There's not one of us that's doing it better than the other.

It's not easy. This motherhood thing; this life thing. It's OK to say that out loud. You don't have to hide behind your smile.

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theywhinesoiwine

3 min

It's time to lower the bar.

I've said it before and I'll say it again. It is NOT your job to ensure everyone is happy. So what are you doing?

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theywhinesoiwine

3 min

I'm never going to be consistent, but that's OK.

Everywhere I look my inconsistencies scream the word "when." When are you going to get it together? When are you going to lose the weight?

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ABOUT JENNIFER

I’m Jennifer, a small town girl born and raised in the heart of Illinois. Working mama, to one sweet rambunctious little boy and wife to my best friend.

When I first started on this motherhood journey, I remember googling and searching for every mommy blog and website I could get my hands on. I wanted and needed to find stories that made me feel I wasn't alone. That I wasn't failing.

My hope, is that you find that here.

I hope this space leaves you feeling seen and heard. Connected and inspired. Encouraged and uplifted.

Because while we are all different; while no two people parent the same, we are stronger together.

So, if you are having one of those days where everything is going wrong and your kids are making you crazy .. you’re not alone. Reheat that cup of coffee or pour a glass of wine and let’s have a laugh together through the chaos.

Welcome, sweet mama. I’m so glad you are here.