Project Motherhood

I have been thinking a lot about motherhood lately.

I think it's pretty safe to say that it's a subject many women contemplate often.

Whether you are currently a mother, are in the process of becoming one, are considering motherhood or on the long and difficult journey of trying to become one- many of us have cause to think about this topic on a variety of levels.

As a mother to 3.5 (yes one is still growing away) children I have found that seemingly over night I turned into a mother that I didn't exactly plan on becoming. It sort of just happened upon me. Having my children close together did not allot for much of a physical or mental health break and ultimately a basic need for survival just kicked in.

Many of the things that have happened in the past 5.5 years are a blur. Many I am not proud of. Many I am still trying to figure out. Many I wish I had a better handle on. Many I wish I could re live.

As I have considered these things and with the new year upon us, I have had reason to contemplate several aspects of my mothering. I have felt inspired to seek out ways to improve upon and strengthen my mothering skills and to share this growth with those around me. Seeing many of my friends become new mothers and having many people seek out advice from me and in social media groups has prompted me to begin this blog.

I do not profess to know everything about mothering. In fact I do not profess to even know very much about mothering. In a way I feel like I am just finally beginning to understand a tiny little bit of what this job is all about.

I believe that the journey of motherhood is constant and full of change. It is an experience that we must take one day at a time and one that those of us who are mothers need to share often with one another. To be isolated as a mother is to suffer something that should never have to be experienced alone. I wish to share my experiences and discoveries with you in hopes that something may uplift you, inspire you or just make you feel better about where you are on your own path of motherhood.

So here's to being a mother and thriving through motherhood rather than merely surviving it!

Jordan