The Journey of Motherhood | Saying Goodbye & Hello at the Same Time

In motherhood, we face a constant dilemma. Every night when we put our baby to bed, we are saying goodbye to the baby they were that day. Every morning, we are saying hello to the new person they are becoming.

Every single day, our babies are learning something new. Their tiny bodies are growing bigger and stronger. They are getting smarter, more curious, busier. One minute, they're this brand new baby, curled up on your chest for a nap, and then you blink and they are walking around the house, getting into mischief.

All of it, every moment, is a gift. Watching them grow passes us by so quickly, but that is the beauty of being a mother.

We were created for this role. We are given this gift of raising a new person, of guiding them each day. We are entrusted to help them learn new things, develop new skills, and become the person they are supposed to be as they grow. WHAT AN INCREDIBLE BLESSING motherhood is. It is so bitter sweet to love every version of your baby.

My son is approaching 9 months of life with me. Some days, I find myself crying over the fact that he will never be this small again. Some days, I look back at his newborn photos, cry, and think "What happened to my new born?". But every day, I look at him and I am in awe of him. Even on the difficult mommy days when I am tired, overwhelmed, and burnt out, he finds new ways to show me how special he is.

The hardest part for me was the first time I had to pack away the clothes he couldn't wear anymore. I cried while I folded them and tucked them neatly away. How am I ever supposed to part with these clothes? Each one holds such a precious memory. His first outfit, his coming home outfit, the outfit he exploded in for the first time, the outfit he cried all night in, the outfit he slept through the night in. The moments may be small, but to me, every single one of them is special! I encourage you, momma, embrace the emotions. It's okay to feel sadness over watching your baby grow. It's so special and heartbreaking at the same time. Both feelings CAN exist, and for most mothers they do.

Share with us in the comments what your moment was! The moment you sat there and thought (or cried) "I can't believe my baby has grown so much"