Today I read this list: 15 Things You Should Give Up To Be A Happy Parent.
This comes in the wake of numerous articles and blogs all over the internet about the pressures that we feel as young moms to be absolutely perfect because of what we see of others' lives portrayed on Pinterest and Facebook and Blogs. I loved this because it's realistic. And I know I have felt some guilt or mourning at having to give up each of these things. (except #13).
Go here for the full description of each item.
Here's the list they gave.
1) Personal space.
2) Being alone in the bathroom.
3) Free time.
4) Caring what other people think.
5) Vanity.
6) Ego. (thinking your kids are the best at everything)
7) Staying on schedule.
8) Control over your house.
9) Disposable income.
10) Peace of mind.
11) Defining sanity as you now know it.
12) Sleeping. (Can I get an AMEN?!)
13) Smoking. (Yuck. People should give that up anyway.)
14) Not exercising.
15) Being less careful.
What other things have you given up to be a mama?
4 comments:
Babble.com is one of the best foodie sites too! Love it :)
Having your body be your own.
Spontaneity.
Late night IHOP runs.
Late night movie nights.
TV.
Unfortunately nothing yet but when the blessed time comes I'll let you know! haha
Never touching another human's poop. But it was ALL worth it!
(I was reading this with Sam and said this jokingly--he insisted that it should be posted...)
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