Whenever I’m feeling down, I remember I have the most important cheerleader looking up at me.
She reminds me that I have the strength, especially when she hits this power pose.
Even on the days, I can’t imagine getting through, I know she’s watching. She reminds me that with love and determination, I can accomplish anything.
Now I know motherhood, and parenthood, in general, is hard. It’s even harder when the last year has been all out of whack. We’ve been through a pandemic, crazy election, and overall change in every aspect of life.
Somehow, we’re still doing it. Every day we come back better than ever. Before we know it, this hellacious time will be over.
Today, I’m going to be your cheerleader and verbally scream online, you have the strength.
If twenty-two grown men can go play a football game and are considered strong, you have the strength to do anything you set your mind on.
When your kids (human, animal, or plant) are demanding all your attention, you have the strength to keep doing it.
You have the strength of all the energy you put out in the world because all that good comes back.
No matter how long we have left with this pandemic and lockdown, you have the strength to do your best with it all.
You have the strength to decide what’s best for you.
During your time at work, school, or home with your children, you have the strength to crush all your goals. Whatever goal you have, big or small, I know you’ll hit it.
You have the strength to be the badass woman (or man) you’ve always been.
On the days where you don’t feel strong enough to keep going, I know you will find the strength to keep moving forward.
You have the strength of the stubborn toddler you raised.
If you haven’t raised a toddler… I’m still cheering on that strength to you because the energy that’s in a toddler could move mountains. Everyone deserves that.
You have the strength.
Grey Skies & Rainbow Highs 
Today I found out I had toddler strength!!! Lol.. Love that power pose!!! That’s how I imagine I look when I feel the strength even though I’m sure from the outside looking at me I probably look like a hot crumpled mess LOL
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Girl, toddler strength is the best! You got it, even if you (and all of us) look like a hot mess.
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Thank you for the encouragement! It really is necessary to tell ourselves this, especially us moms. We carry a lot of weight on our shoulders!
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I have to remind myself of this when I’m trying to get three boys ready in the morning and out the door by 7:30 haha.
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Yes! Oh my. I know mornings are stressful with just us! You can do it!
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This is such a great reminder to myself most especially today that both of my kids are going to their online school at the same time. Motherhood is really a magnificent job in the world. Thank you for this encouragement.
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Thank you for sharing. You’re doing an amazing job!
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This is beautiful and a great reminder for us all.
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Thank you so much!
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Thank you for sharing this! Exactly what I need to hear. Thank you for being our cheerleader and for motivating us. I just feel so drained right now but after reading your post. I feel better. So, thank you!
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Aww. I’m glad it could bring some happiness to you. It’s always good to be reminded how strong you truly are.
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Such wonderful thoughts! Some days are a struggle and it is nice to have this inspiration.
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Thank you. I think so too.
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