Every year, on Mother's Day, my family brings me out to the Saskatoon Berry Farm, and every year brings about a new experience. This specific Mother's Day, during brunch, I found myself frustrated with my children. Probably not what you'd assume, judging by the happy family photos above. Social media can sometimes paint this perfect picture, when, in reality, we all have our moments. During brunch my anxiety was through the roof. Forest decided that he was going to sing to the entire cafe (scream at the top of his lungs) and throw coffee creamers at Olives head. Olive, in her own "hangry" mood, just wasn't having any of it. And Jack; don't get me started on him, he decided the he, too, was going to become a, 9 year old, toddler. It felt like the entire restaurant was looking at us like we were monkeys in a zoo. So it's safe to say, as this mother who, supposedly, has it all together, really didn't have it together at all. I was feeling embarrassed, angry, but mostly sad, because I just wanted this day to be perfect. But in this moment of chaos, I caught myself and looked at my goofy family across the table, and I realized that "imperfection" is my perfection. In these moments you realize your role as a mother, and how essential and truly rewarding that role is. I'm really...like REALLY, going to miss all this craziness when its gone. Life is too short to not embrace times like this, so let loose and join in on the fun. The second my, unrealistic, expectation of the day went out the door, everything seemed to change. These little guys' spirits went up, and so did mine. These little guys are learning this world, the best way they know how, and I am their biggest role model. It is my job to guide them in the right direction. So right then and there Jason and I decided to change our whole demeanour. As soon as they could see we were there with them, enjoying them, everything changed. I feel so grateful, and so blessed to have spent this day with these muchkins. They teach me more about life than anything else in this world. Children live for the moment. They don't think about the past or their future. They still find the beauty in a flying butterfly, the smell of a flower, or the feeling of mud between their toes and I for one don't want to be one to take that away. I think we all need to be little more "childish" and try to live, more often , in the moment. With the guidance of my children, I remind myself, everyday, to live more that way. Life is to precious not to. If you don't, truly, appreciate every moment, I feel like life will zip right past you. It is our job, as mothers, to guide and, to teach our children to live out their happiest life. I believe that, the best way to teach them this is by simply living it yourself. Know as a mother your greatest role is being their greatest ROLE MODEL. Happy Mothers Day to all you beautiful moms!
DRESS: BCBG
SWEATER: Urban Outfitters
