I see you

Moms...there are all kinds, types, shapes, sizes. We are a breed of people that have abounding love for our little treasures and yet at the same time need an escape. 

I see you...

I see you mom, in the cute hat covering your not so showered hair because who’s got time for that. I see you and I send you a fist bump. 

I see you mom in line at the grocery with the child chowing down on a bag of Cheetos...I see you and I raise you a bag of gummy bears! 

I see you new mom with the infant weighing each and every decision to the fullest because you don’t want to screw up this new human. You are doing great and we’ve all weighed that question of what is the BEST Swaddling cloth and pacifier for fear of supporting sweatshops and putting the wrong kind of plastic into your baby. I see you and know those questions are big ones right now. I have no answers. But probably about 4 more questions if you think you have the time to answer;)

I see you mom baby wearing two kids and I just don’t even know how you have the core for that but rock on. I see you...you do you. 

I see you mom at the coffee shop with your friends. No silence can break through that convo because we all know TIME is limited and all of the things must be said. You deserve the highest of fives. 

I see you mom in the waiting room at the doctors office half worried about the health of your sick child and half worried they might lay on the floor or lick the playtable. I see you. 

I see you, last mom in the carline...not to worry SOMEONE will always come in behind you...it’s probably me. 

I see you mom at Target totally oblivious that your children have wiped their noses all over the sweaters as they hide between the clothes rack because you are so entranced in the “ridiculous deal” that you have found the ONE item in the store that is marked down to %5 - and you are thinking it’s a steal...it’s a must buy. Put it in your cart. Move on. Game point. Hands down. I would do it too. 

I see you mom at the playground NOT playing with your kids...eh, me too! Wanna tag team, sit on opposite sides of the playground and play zone defense so we can get our “alone” time and yet feel a little better about the kids being “safe”?

I see you mom at the sporting event where no parents know each other. Come. Sit by me. I REALLY want to talk to you instead of drain my data plan. 

I see you mom of three LO’s under the age of three. You will sleep. You will eat without duress. You will have painted toes. You will. Just. Hold. On. 

I see you mom of the parkouring child through Aldi’s. Just a heads up - there is a long large shelf after checkout that your child WILL try to climb EVERY SINGLE TIME. It’s ok. But they will definitely remind you and point you to the sign that explains no climbing. Just keep packing. And move on. You got this. 

I see you mom with the TaXi-Driver sign attached to your car. I’ll meet you at the next stop. And maybe I can pickup a kid for ya on the way. 

I’m sure there are all kinds of other moms out there - but just know you are seen. And I support you in all child loving - life giving ways. Solidarity sisters. Solidarity.