2021 was a strange year. Just when we thought we were in the clear, schools still didn't operate at 100%, our summer vacations were still modified, and we could never really get to a state of full "normal” with things changing all of the time.
Moms were experiencing happiness of spending more time at home with their kids, frustration of living during a pandemic, grief, and the joys of virtual, well, everything! We’re hoping some of the changes from this past year will stay (like regular teleconferences of events that we cannot attend in person), but are also looking forward to what the next year will bring us.
Although the year was still difficult for many, it was a year ripe with new lessons and greater understanding of what’s truly important in our worlds. As moms, we often reflect on the good and challenging parts of motherhood life and here are reflections from 16 moms on the best lessons they learned from this past year.
Life is a gift
And so is self-care
"Self-care is of utmost importance. If you don’t care for yourself, no one else will!" — Memoona, mom of 2
Trust what is already in you
"To trust my gut. My intuition has not steered me wrong this year." — Ashley, mom of 1
A little bittersweet
"I learned the definition of bittersweet. Grief consumed much of '21 for me." — Kristin, mom of 2
Letting go is OK
"Quitting is not the same thing as failing — sometimes it’s an achievement to walk away." — CJ, mom of 2
Be unapologetic
"I learned to be unapologetic when it comes to doing what’s best for myself and my family." — Nicolette, mom of 2
Choose yourself
"Choose me. Everything else will fall into place." — Jessi, mom of 2
