Mom brain is not a joke

 Mom brain is not a joke.

It’s knowing every snack preference, every appointment time, every school theme day, and every item your toddler hides under the couch.

But then standing in the kitchen…
Clueless about why you walked in there.

You didn’t lose your intelligence.
You didn’t stop being capable.
You’re just carrying a mental load so heavy, there’s barely any room left for anything else.

It’s easy to laugh it off, but sometimes it stings because you feel like you’re always forgetting something.

Here’s your reminder:
You’re doing more than enough.
You’re not forgetful you’re overloaded.
You’re not scattered you’re stretched.
You’re not failing you’re holding everything together.

So if you find yourself standing in the kitchen, staring at the fridge with no clue what you needed
Take a deep breath.

That’s the sound of a mom who shows up for everyone, every single day.
And that’s something worth remembering.