Mine are 5 and 6. Last week, when my 5 year old had her birthday I cried for about 2 hours while she was at school. I think if you have been lucky enough to have a great career and/or do amazing things, however you measure that, kids make you realize that you don't have FOMO for other things, it is FOMO for them. I stepped way from work back after a few years in of having mine. My mind is sometimes blank and a bit bored, but mostly, I am so glad to have the weird space around being a mother. If you all really want to cry, dare I suggest this song: Go by Tracey Thorn. It is so poignant.
Every day I feel this--my heart breaking and exploding. I had a baby 5 months ago... and I have a ten year old, so I see the speed at which they travel. I wrote about my edges last week, too. Love the Moro reflex analogy. It's herky jerky perfect. Thanks. https://thenobletry.substack.com/p/the-crone-and-her-baby
These are the words I needed right now as I navigate a similar push pull with my career and two young kids. My heart and soul are with the. I’m learning to give myself permission to lean into that and not worry about what I may be “giving up”. Great to hear perspectives from those who have taken time to be mum first for a while if that’s what they want and can afford.
So much this. Before I had kids I imagined myself dressed for work, holding a briefcase (specific!) and dropping future children off at some unspecified childcare unit. I ended up so different: I did not want to drop them off and they didn’t want to go along with that script either. I found a balance of care and work and my kids are now 15 and 18 and still need me and want me around. They are the very very best of life and I’m so very glad I could and did hang with them as much as possible
Mine are 5 and 6. Last week, when my 5 year old had her birthday I cried for about 2 hours while she was at school. I think if you have been lucky enough to have a great career and/or do amazing things, however you measure that, kids make you realize that you don't have FOMO for other things, it is FOMO for them. I stepped way from work back after a few years in of having mine. My mind is sometimes blank and a bit bored, but mostly, I am so glad to have the weird space around being a mother. If you all really want to cry, dare I suggest this song: Go by Tracey Thorn. It is so poignant.
Mine is 4 months old and I am finding this fomo thing really interesting- it is just gone for anything except being with her
Every day I feel this--my heart breaking and exploding. I had a baby 5 months ago... and I have a ten year old, so I see the speed at which they travel. I wrote about my edges last week, too. Love the Moro reflex analogy. It's herky jerky perfect. Thanks. https://thenobletry.substack.com/p/the-crone-and-her-baby
These are the words I needed right now as I navigate a similar push pull with my career and two young kids. My heart and soul are with the. I’m learning to give myself permission to lean into that and not worry about what I may be “giving up”. Great to hear perspectives from those who have taken time to be mum first for a while if that’s what they want and can afford.
So much this. Before I had kids I imagined myself dressed for work, holding a briefcase (specific!) and dropping future children off at some unspecified childcare unit. I ended up so different: I did not want to drop them off and they didn’t want to go along with that script either. I found a balance of care and work and my kids are now 15 and 18 and still need me and want me around. They are the very very best of life and I’m so very glad I could and did hang with them as much as possible
This really kicked me in the proverbial nuts. Thank you for articulating that feeling so perfectly.
Gah this is so beautifully written. The edges!!! Love how you find these little anecdotes and make them real. Keep going 🩷
😮💨 that shoveling mountains of me bit🥺
From my motherhood arms to yours, Gorgeous post. I wrote a lil newborn ode a couple weeks ago, feeling that passage of time like whoa!
LAUREL this is so beautiful and true. I love how you write about motherhood (and fashion). Thank you for sharing it all.
My heart feels your heart here #moms <3<3 PS I want glitter jellies in my size too!
Ancient Greek Sandals has a few jelly styles! I love mine and it’s more than 6 years old! https://www.ancient-greek-sandals.com/en/usd/womens-sandals/jellies
Oh la la! Thank you for this rec and yes to shoes lasting for years to come!