Motherhood has taught me to enjoy the little messes

What I’ve learned after having kids—

Becoming a mother has been the biggest blessing I have ever been given. I have learned so much along the way and if you’re expecting I want to share some things I’ve learned since becoming a mother.

What I would mention first is that there is no love greater than the love for your children. You never knew how much you could love until you have a child of your own. It is a beautiful experience, and it is a treasured love.

You will expect to hear a lot about your “parenting” style from others so expect to hear a lot of feedback or in some cases… criticism. Everyone parents differently and every child is different. As long as you love, care, protect, feed and cherish your children don’t take it too heart when others put in their two cents. Listen casually and if needed you can apply it to your parenting if it works for you. If not, kindly ignore!

You take life more seriously and your choices even more. Now that you have brought a small you into the world it is your responsibility to love and care for them. So, everything you do and every decision you make will affect them. So, making smarter choices I’ve learned the most with having children.

Learning how to budget money is so important since having kids. They require a lot! I’ve learned to shop at thrift stores for my children, as well as not buying the most expensive “name brand” diapers because I mean… they will just let be thrown away right? I’ve learned to shop smarter and learn to spend wisely. Kids grow fast, and your money can go faster! Shop smarter and learn to budget.

Kids need so much attention! Especially the younger they are. They just want “Mama” all of the time and want your love and attention. It is a sweet feeling to always be wanted by your children. Once they grow older their dependency on you fades little by little till, they become adults who are independent. So, soak in all of those precious moments when they are young as the time passes so quickly.

Don’t worry so much about the mess… the tantrums… the noise… don’t worry about any of that. Soon they will grow, and the house will become empty and silent. You will want to relive those moments again. So be still in the moment and time you are in with your children. Learn to embrace every mess and noise!