admin Motherhood changes your perspective towards life in general. You start looking at the world through the eyes of 
your child. Parenting is a learning process and there is no right or wrong……you just hope it works out well. As a first time mum, the perception of motherhood does not necessarily correspond to reality. People tell you to enjoy every moment because time flies so quickly and it is true…..but let’s face it, you don’t really enjoy it when your little one shows you the work of art done on the wall!!!
A few weeks ago, whilst browsing YouTube Channel, I stumbled over a channel – She’s in her Apron (Best Mom Advice from My Mother ) – who truly gave the best advice once can give i.e. during difficult times “Look at the end result”…it’s not easy but it will save you some tears.
So here are 9 lessons learnt through the experience as a mother, and am sure the majority of you can relate.
- A Good Night Sleep Resolves Everything
This advice comes down from generation to generation….whatever the situation having a good night sleep will help you assess the situation better. This not only applies to you but also to your children. If they are cranky or just had a bad day just send them to sleep….the following day it would be as if nothing has happened.
- Choose Your Battles
It is useless arguing with a child because the clothes were not put in the right spot. Appreciate the fact that they are helping out…..they will eventually get better at it. It will only make you feel frustrated.
- ALWAYS….No Exception take a change of clothes/underwear
Accidents happen when you least expect it. Your child might have never had any accidents EXCEPT, the only time you go out without a change of clothes. It is in their DNA….they catch you unprepared and your evening is ruined.
- NEVER EVER Leave pens/markers in the vicinity of a toddler
Unless your child is an aspiring Picasso, leaver markers and pens out of reach….as rest assured they will leave their mark somewhere.
- They Will Embarrass you in Public
One day your child will say or do something in public that will literally mortify you. Some people might find it funny others would just look at you in disbelief….everyone has been through it…. you will get used to it. You will look back a laugh.
- Each Child is Different
There is no one-size-fits-all in parenting. What worked for one child will not necessarily mean it would work for the other. Embrace advice from other parents, but don’t feel frustrated if it does not work for your child.
- Let Go
Sometimes you just have to let go and accept help…..especially if you are a first time mother. Raising a child is not easy, it is a learning process.
- Write it down / Make a To-Do List
Unfortunately there were occasions where I forgot to send something to school because I would have not taken note of it. We have so many things on our mind, that it is impossible to remember everything….so take note and leave it in a prominent place.
- Keep Expensive Items to Yourself
If you don’t want something to be broken or lost do not give it to your child. They love experimenting and hiding things so save yourself some frustrating moments and keep such things away from children.
As the years go by and the kids will grow older, there will be new challenges…which will bring more lessons learnt.
Love
Strugglingmum
