Deinfluencing Mom Life: The Side You Don't Always See

Mom life can be so fun and full of beautiful moments… but there is also a lot to it.

And honestly, until you are in it, you don’t fully understand just how demanding and hard it can be.

There are days that feel magical, and there are days that feel like pure survival.

Sometimes, breakfast for you is just iced coffee and a protein bar. Not because you want it to be, but because you're busy making sure everyone else is fed first… not to mention all the distractions.

The laundry? It is never-ending. You finally catch up, and somehow there’s already another pile. Most days, you won’t even see your floor.

And yes, there are absolutely pajama-all-day kind of days. Honestly… It’s a vibe.

There’s also this shift that happens where your life slows down in some ways, so your kids’ lives can begin. Your days start revolving around activities, sports, school schedules, and making sure they have every opportunity to learn and grow.

No matter how many times you clean, there are always toys and messes everywhere. It’s just part of the rhythm of having kids.

Not every day is perfectly planned either. Some days feel productive and structured, and other days you’re just walking around the house trying to figure out what to do next.

And sometimes? You lean on screen time. Not out of laziness, but because you need a minute to get something done, or honestly, just breathe.

You’ll probably be late sometimes, maybe more than you’d like to admit. This one? Still a work in progress for me.

And then there are the meals… making one dinner, and then a completely different version for the kids because they suddenly don’t like what they loved last week.

But in the middle of all the chaos, there is so much love. Your kids won’t remember if the house was spotless, if you were late, or what you ate for breakfast. They will remember that you were there. Showing up, loving them, and doing your best every single day. And that is more than enough.