Sometimes Moms have Headaches

An open letter to the grocery store cashier…

Dear well meaning cashier man,

Sometimes children yell when they are unhappy, want something they can't have, are in transition from one place to the next or sometimes they yell just because they are 3 (read they have only been on this earth for 3 short years). Have you ever yelled when you were overwhelmed? I'm going to bet, yes. 

Also sometimes moms have a massive headache and they are just trying to get home with that one last ingredient because well, dinner still has to be made (headache or not). So, when you see that within 30 seconds she diverted a tantrum from her toddler who only yelled once, what you should really do is high five that momma or give her a pat on the back by smiling and saying "you are doing an awesome job!" 

Because can I tell you that what she doesn't need is a snide remark about how "somebody is not behaving today" And can I tell you that yelling one time and then listening to your mom and coming back around in a matter of one minute, is certainly not misbehaving, in fact I'm pretty sure that would be considered listening. At least this momma of a 3 year old considers that listening. 

What you saw today sir was not an unruly child. What you saw was super mom in action. A mom who didn't know if she would be able to keep her eyes open the whole way home but she did. A mom who still had responsibilities well into the evening that couldn't be put on hold just because she was in pain.  A mom who kept her cool despite the looming activities ahead and the very normal behavior of a 3 year old in transition. Let's just keep it real, normal 3 year old behavior in general. 

I don't blame you well meaning cashier man. But what I could have really used in that moment, was a well done momma, you just keep on keeping on... Go on wich yo bad self! (Was that too much? Nah.) 

Sincerely,

Weary momma today, super mom always

I am thankful that the weariness only lasts through the night but The Lord brings joy in the morning. He is my strength and my portion ~amen!

And to you momma who are reading this and can identify, Go on wich yo bad self ;)