The stages of motherhood change…and so do we!

Happy Mothering Sunday to all mothers. Whether this is the Mothers’ Day you celebrate or not, take a moment to celebrate yourself – and be celebrated.

This year, I’ve found myself reflecting on the many seasons of motherhood I’ve journeyed through.

There was the stage when I didn’t know much about parenting and was experiencing everything for the first time. Then came the stage where I had some experience under my belt and could confidently ‘act like I knew what I was doing’ with my second and third child

Those early years were the ones where I was all-wise and all-knowing, and my children looked to me for all the answers.

And then… things changed.

We moved into the stage where they look at me and laugh like I don’t know anything. And now, we’re gradually entering another phase. There’s still laughter, yes – but also more honest, adult, one-on-one conversations.

And I’m loving it.

I dare say there are still more changes ahead on this motherhood journey… and I’m here for it.

So today, I salute fellow travellers on this path. If you’re going through a rough patch, hang in there – it gets better.

And to those who are blessed to still have their mothers – love them. Celebrate them. Spend time with them. Make memories. They won’t be here forever, but the memories you make will last a lifetime.

Happy Mothering Sunday, family!