Today I finally shared with my social media and you guys of course that we are expecting a bundle of joy December of 2020!! I am so excited, overwhelmed, nervous, so many thoughts have been racing through my head especially now that we decided to share the news with everyone. I am beyond blessed and super grateful that I get to go on this journey of motherhood.
As a child, I had such a fascination with babies and holding them. Every time I saw one, I just wanted to hold and pretend it was mine lol. Growing up I had a lot of baby dolls as well, playing house anytime I could get. My mom always expressed how nurturing I was and, that one day I'd be an awesome mom. It's sometimes hard to feel so joyous about bringing this bundle of blessing into the world when my mom isn't here. I have felt the wave of emotions since we first found out. It feels like there's a missing piece to the puzzle, but I know my mom is looking down smiling at me and most importantly guiding me along.
My mom was the best mom. I'm not just saying that because that's my mom, but the way she raised us to become the best version of ourselves. She loved us so freely and unconditionally. Having a mother not only raised me but transformed to be this fine young woman I am today, I can't thank her enough. I know that's a parents job, to raise kids and to love them to the best of their ability, but the way my mom poured herself into us with every ounce, that's something that not all parents can do especially if the love they received from their childhood was conditional or, unfortunately never there.
Parents do the best they can do at the level that they are at, and I applaud every parent that never healed from their trauma and decided not to project on to their children. Cooties to you for being brave and loving. Breaking toxic family traits one step at a time!
I know the way my mom raised us, I will instill all of what I learned and raise my beautiful child with love, compassion, and respect. I promised myself, my man and my little bean that I will do everything in my power to always love without limitations, and to lead with my heart and soul. I am blessed to be surrounded by amazing people that will show me the way as well. As they say, it really does take a village to raise a child so the overwhelming support and love we have received are
What I want most for my child is to never be afraid to be themselves!! Every time I go on social media, I hear this person changed their whole appearance, or this girl is comparing her body to this Instagram model, I mean it has to stop. Who told you to be like them? Why do you even want that for yourself? God made you the way that you were so you can become the best version, to love and appreciate yourself for YOU!
We need to stop comparing ourselves to the world and start to dig deep into who we are as individuals, what we bring to the table, and most importantly the legacy that we are going to be leaving behind. Let's be that example for our children!
"Children don't hear us. They imitate us." - The Mhayonnaise
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