Isn't it crazy how moms can feel like the most exhausted, run-down versions of themselves and somehow still rally when it comes to their kids? We can be running on empty, fighting off a cold, or counting down the minutes until bedtime, but somehow we still get up and get it all done.
I feel like my mom stamina has been at an all-time high lately, but I'm not sure that's necessarily a good thing. I've had a lot of days recently where I've had to work late, dentist appointments and oral surgeries that left me feeling awful, yet getting home doesn't mean the work is over. There's a dishwasher to run, bottles to wash, toddler outfits to lay out for school, snacks to pack, and meals to prep for the babysitter the next day. And somehow, we just keep going.
I know I'm not alone in this. I know there are moms everywhere peeling themselves off the couch, dragging themselves out of bed, and finding just enough energy to get one more thing done for their families. It's an incredible kind of stamina, but it's also a lot to carry.
I think sometimes we get so used to pushing through that we forget we're allowed to be tired, too. Just because we can keep going doesn't mean we always have to. And maybe that's a reminder we all need: we're doing a lot, we're carrying a lot, and even the moms who seem to have endless stamina deserve a break.