Motherhood Is Not A Competition, So Why Compare?

“Remember mamas, it’s not a competition.

Like, not at all mamas. ⁣

There is no prize for the mom who took their child to the most museums. ⁣

Or the mama who still has awesome abs. ⁣

No prize for the mom who threw their kid the world’s most picture-perfect birthday party. ⁣

Or for the mom who became a CEO while raising two babies. ⁣

Or for the mom that cooks perfect dinner, from scratch, every single night. ⁣

There is no prize y’all. ⁣

And truthfully, no one is doing everything right. Period. No mama is perfect in every aspect of motherhood. Why compare? ⁣

So, how do I know I’m doing a good job as a mama today?

When my toddler bumps her head, and cries for me to kiss it, that’s how I know.

As I leave her room for the night, and I hear her small voice say, ‘I love you,’ that’s how I know.

And as I finally have a minute to breathe in the evening, but all I do is watch the baby monitor, that’s how I know.

With that, I know there’s no more need to compete. Because clearly, I’ve already won.”

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