A Mother’s *Self Love

I aspire to treat myself like I treat my child.

I feed him nourishing foods.

And fun foods-with zero guilt.

I encourage playfulness.

And rest.

I teach him important skills.

And also how to have the most fun.

I take him on adventures.

I treat him to fun new things.

But also say “no” when it’s needed.

I am gentle with him.

But firm when it’s needed.

I encourage his emotions and I don’t try to shut them down.

I tell him I love him many times each day.

And the hugs and kisses are endless.

I speak life into my kiddo.

And apologize to him when I miss the mark.

I give him space to be himself with zero judgment.

It is so easy to give him these things.

It is my mother’s instinct.

As moms, it is difficult to give so much and still feel like there is anything for us.

But the old saying still stands.

“We can’t pour from an empty cup.”

What if we treated ourselves as wonderfully as we treated our kiddos?

What if we gave ourselves the kindness, encouragement, and gentleness that we so easily give them?

What if we nourished our bodies and made space for ourselves?

Maybe our cups would never be empty.

Xo