Embracing the Magic and Chaos of Motherhood

I can’t believe it’s been almost an entire year since I last wrote here. What can I say? Life got busy!

Bringing a tiny human into the world has been quite the journey. Motherhood has been a continuous source of self-discovery, surprising me with both its challenges and unexpected ease. What I once thought would be tough turned out to be a breeze, and vice versa.

Without going into the nitty gritty details, let me bring you up to speed. Fortunately, my pregnancy and childbirth was relatively straightforward and uncomplicated. Seeing what my body was capable of never ceased to amaze me. And that moment of laying eyes on my baby for the first time, after carrying him for the better part of a year? Pure magic.

I used to dismiss the cliché notion that children become your entire world. I totally get it now though. When I was pregnant, it was hard to imagine what he’d be like. Now that he’s here, I can honestly say he’s everything I could have asked for. Watching him learn and grow and interact with the world has become a source of endless fascination. I can spend hours simply watching him explore.

So much happens in the blink of an eye. I still vividly remember how astonished I was when he first lifted and turned his head to the side. Now, he’s crawling, climbing, and cruising all over the place with boundless energy. It gets messy and chaotic at times, but I’m having so much fun. We’ve already been on 3 road trips and our first flight, and I’m looking forward to even more adventures ahead.

While I acknowledge that being a mom is just one part of my identity, it’s hard to not get consumed by parenting and everything it entails. Despite having the time to pursue my interests and hobbies, actually motivating myself to do them was a challenge. It’s hard to step away from a cute baby!

In the midst of adjusting to parent life, I also took on a new job opportunity. Unfortunately, my time in my new role was cut short by company layoffs, and it happened right before Christmas, just four months into the job. Despite the less-than-ideal circumstances, especially considering I am the sole income earner for my family, I see this as an opportunity to reassess my priorities — one of which is to dive back into my creative pursuits!

Motherhood, much like my experiences with teaching and journalism, has taught me to quickly pivot and adapt to life’s unexpected twists. On the whole, it’s been a fulfilling journey, and I’m approaching the future with a genuine sense of optimism. Let’s bring on the magic!