Bittersweet Motherhood

Nobody is ever prepared to be a mother, and when the glorious day comes that you, yourself will be a mother, it's surreal. You gather with your friends and discuss what you will do when your child tests your skills. The truth is, you don't know what you're going to do until about a second before you do it. For me the inability to plan is a huge anxiety, but exciting none the less. I learned through helpful advice that going through the motions can be beautiful, and I now agree. My baby turned three months old yesterday, and I couldn't help, but think what kind of mother I would be. I want my child to be happy. I was raised with a tremendous pressure to succeed and knows first hand how detrimental that can be for a child full of hope. I have always been successful in my life, weather it be academics or athletics. Motherhood is a different walk in the park. I can't be the best in the state. I can't have a 4.0, but I can give my little man love like only a mother can. Take life each day, and don't spend your time planning life away. That's my advice for being a new mama.