7 Life Lessons I’ve Learned as a Mom

Becoming a parent has been the most incredible and insane learning experience of my life. Along the way I’ve not only learned lessons about parenting but about life in general and myself. These are the Top 7 Life Lessons I’ve Learned (So Far) as a Mom.

What I’ve Learned

• I’ve learned that anyone can have a picture-perfect life and be a perfect mom on Insta or Facebook. Heck, that’s what I portrayed as I was literally falling apart on the inside battling postpartum depression and anxiety.  

• I’ve learned to embrace the chaos because it usually means the kids are having fun. 

• I’ve learned to leave the dishes for tomorrow because they aren’t as important as spending that time as a family on the swing set or playing in the driveway. 

• I’ve learned that relying on my spouse isn’t a weakness. And navigating parenting together isn’t always perfect.

• I’ve learned that there are parents and children battling horrible diseases and many people who would give anything for one more bedtime with their kids for various reasons. I try to remember that when bedtime is a disaster.

• I’ve learned that it’s okay to enjoy going to work and spending time caring for others during your day. My daughter tells everyone where I work and that she wants to have the same job when she grows up. She is proud of me and that warms my heart. 

• I’ve learned that date nights are critical and an incredible chance to relax, rejuvenate and reconnect with my husband. We need that. 

And I’m Still Learning Every Day

• I am learning that self-care and “me time” is just as important for my well-being and my family as time spent with them.

• I am learning that I can step away and everyone will be fine, in fact, they will be great and have a blast!! It took me over 4 years to go away overnight.

• I am trying to learn that I am enough. For my kids, for my husband, and for myself (my biggest critic).

I have to be honest, I never expected my kids and the experience of being a mom to teach me so much about life outside of parenting. I hope you enjoyed my 7 Life Lessons I’ve Learned as a Mom. What have you learned about yourself as a parent??