There are so many things in motherhood

 There are so many things in motherhood that need to be normalized.

Not loving every stage equally.
Kids having meltdowns in public without everyone staring at you like you failed.
Choosing formula, breastfeeding, pumping, or a mix of them all without the judgment.
Not bouncing back right away, physically or mentally.
Moms needing space, breaks, time alone, and not feeling guilty about it.
Saying no to extra commitments just to protect your peace.
Not always feeling instantly bonded to your baby.
Toddlers still not sleeping through the night.
Crying in the shower, the car, or the grocery store.
Not putting your kids in every single activity.
Your postpartum body being soft, stretched, scarred, and still beautiful.
Asking for help and not feeling like a failure for it.
Staying home and working both being equally valuable.
Not having a Pinterest perfect house, birthday party, or meal plan.
Older kids still needing their moms just as much as babies do.
Letting your kids watch TV or play on tablets sometimes.
Feeling touched out.
Your house being messy because you are busy raising humans.
Kids hitting milestones on their own timeline.
Moms saying “I don’t know” and figuring it out as they go.

Motherhood was never meant to be a competition. It was meant to be real, messy, beautiful, and sometimes brutal.