Some days I want to run away, I want to find a hiding place where no one can find me and ask me questions. I’ve tried the bedroom with the door shut, but sadly I was followed and asked “‘why are you shutting the door”? I’ve tried a shower, um no, no privacy there either.
Last resort . . . the toilet, I mean who in their right mind would follow a person to the toilet?????? Clearly I had no clue that when you became a parent that part of the job would be to entertain people, or solve major childhood issues, (like “what can I do I’m bored?”) whilst I was on the toilet”! Silly me, I should have known that being a mum meant that no matter where I hid I would be found. And if not by a child, then by my puppy!
I mean don’t get me wrong sometimes there is a real emergency. Like they are hungry, or can’t find something that is right in front of their faces! And sometimes it is something so worrying that they have to be reassured by mum right away like “what if I get kidnapped”?
But it is so nice to feel wanted.
Being a mum feels like living in a world of chaos, noise, mess, demands, but sometimes when we get the peace and quiet we crave it can come with its own issues!
Still parenthood is pretty awesome, I mean . . .
and I do get the occasional vacation.
And the appreciation and kind words I get from my husband make it all worth while!
I all seriousness though I love being a mum, it doesn’t always come with thanks, but believe me it comes with its rewards. And if there are days where I feel worn down, or like giving up, I think of this . . .
And that goes for my son too. I want to be a role model to all of my children, I want them to see that some days mummy loses the plot, somedays mummy even cries, somedays she requires several coffees before she feels awake (and it may even take until the afternoon). I want them to know I am not always perfect, but I am strong and capable, I can stand confidently in life and fight for what I believe in! I want them to see that they have a mother who follows her dreams, who believes that you are capable of reaching the stars if you give life your all. I hope that I am teaching them that I don’t want them to be mini versions of their father or I, I want them to follow their own dreams, take their own paths and embrace life like it is a wondrous adventure. I am so blessed to be a mother and I’ll take all the fantastic with all the crazy, yes I’ll embrace it all.
I’d love to hear your thoughts, leave me a comment below!
Thanks for joining me, love Mackenzie xx
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Yes Mackenzie I remember all though scenarios when my children were young. It is all worth it though when they look at you and tell you they love you. Lovely post.
Thanks for commenting Sue, I just adore all the craziness that comes with motherhood!
Oh my gosh – these are the BEST collection of motherhood quotes ever. Oh, I just love this post!!! Unfortunately, my kids come with me grocery shopping so it’s not really a vacay lol Love the foot coming into the shower & kids in while you are on the toilet – story of my life. But as you said, heart would be empty without the kiddies! Thanks so much for hosting #MG, I love this linky! x
Oh thank you so much for all these nice words! And for your support. I really enjoyed writing this post it was loads of fun xx
What a fantastic collection of thoughts – funny and beautiful, motherhood in a nutshell. Just perfect!
thanks for the compliment, yes motherhood is both funny and beautiful
Also, thanks for hosting the linky! 🙂
you are very welcome xx
I must be the only mother in the universe who can pee or have a shower in peace. They simply know not to come in so that’s that. But yes motherhood is full of ups and downs and exhaustion and exhilaration. All worth it. And I couldn’t agree with the last one; anything that mentions coffee and wine gets my vote!
It is full of ups and downs, and the ups make it all worth while.
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I love your quotes. I pinned them to my Pinterest! My kids and my pets follow me to the bathroom! Well,now that my boys are older (13 & 8), it’s the pets now but I remember when my kids would follow me in EVERY. SINGLE. TIME!! LOL!
Yes the pets are funny aren’t they, they are really like having more children. Glad you liked the quotes
Good quotes – the silence one is so true! Though any time I am suspicious of silence from mine & run in asking what they’re up to, they are sitting angelically playing together. Of course, if I haven’t noticed the quiet, I will find them in a disaster zone! Thanks for hosting. #mg
I know sometimes we get so suspicious and there they are being angels
Sadly, it really doesn’t matter how old they get…they still don’t care if you’re on the toilet.
Yes I can see that being very true lol
Popping over from #candidcuddles =) I don’t know… being a mom sounds awfully busy 😉 Linking up at your party too! Come share your crafts, DIY’s, recipes & up-cycle posts at #2usestuesday (Mon PM to Fri PM) & your latest & greatest Pinterest pins at #Pinbellish (Fri AM to Tues AM) over at Sarah Celebrates if you don’t already!
Yep it is busy, but it is worth it
These are great, I found I giggled and nodded my head at every one of them. The one of the child climbing in to the shower cubicle cracks me up. Typical of my household!
I know I loved that one too, so true!
I could totally relate to every single one of those quotes- thanks for sharing! I especially like the Minions one! And the bathroom! Uggghhhh…Everytime I am in there, someone needs something. Such impeccable timing! Thanks for hosting.
Yep they have perfect timing!
I remember so much of this when my children were young. They really do grow up too fast!
That is what worries me, it will all go too fast!
Hahaha yes yes yes, these are all so true! Now that my son is older, things have changed but yes I still remember how sometimes I even had to carry him in my arms when I had to pee lol
Great to link up with you again 😀
I know sometimes it was the only thing that stopped them crying lol
Motherhood is filled with full of chaos. I agree. Yet it is still pretty amazing. I totally loved this post, Mac. 🙂
Thanks lovely xx
I love all these, although the toilet scene rings the most true. I started locking the door when I’m having a bath just for some peace and quiet but I end up with an anxious crowd on the otherside of the door. I wouldn’t change it for the world though.
I know locking the door just makes them more desperate to get in lol
Great post and gets you thinking. You are right, parenthood is tough, but there are so many rewards.
Thanks for linking #LetKidsBeKids
it really is the best x
Even these first few months have led to insights into what I’m in for as I turn mother. I love the idea that you are wanted. At present though I feel baby prefers daddy – or is this just a phase.
I’d say just a phase, my middle daughter preferred men for a while, but she’s all mummy now xx
Such a lovely post… and I love those collection of quotes too! There’s no such thing as privacy when you’ve got kids, its funny that even when we’re in toilets, we still have audience not unless we locked the door but we still hear them knocking the doors though, lol. Thanks for sharing and for hosting this great linky! #mg
I know I loved these quotes, thanks for coming by and taking the time to comment lovely xx
This post is brill and so true. You had me smiling and nodding along. Every morning my 2 year old tries to get in the shower with me, he likes to open the door just as I turn the water off, I just love a blast of freezing cold air in the morning! He also tries to sit on my knees while I’m on the loo, I have hope though because surely one day he will be too big for this?!xx #TwinklyTuesday
I know it freezes us doesn’t it when they open the door, I always say lucky they’re cute lol
Ahh what a lovely post. Parenting is such a rollercoaster isn’t it. Days of complete wonder and days of screaming! But overall, these little people are just the best. I too love being a mum and Zach knows that I absolutely adore him. And as he says to me, “I love you too mummy”, It’s the best 🙂 Thanks for linking up with #TwinklyTuesday
There is nothing sweeter than their hugs and kisses and hearing ‘I love you mummy’! Thanks Lisa xx
Love all these quotes – and yes some days it does feel like just getting to the end of the day with the kids still alive is a big accomplishment! I do love your final paragraph reflecting on being a role model to your children – yes, none of us are perfect and we have days when we lose the plot and cry, but being strong and capable and fighting for the things you believe in are important things to pass on to our children. A beautiful post 🙂
Thank you, what a lovely comment. I really hope I’m good role model xx
These quotes are great, and so true. Parenting is in equal measure the best and worst job in the world. X #mg
Sure is! Thanks for commenting xo
Great collection of quotes and of thoughts. Parenting is great, in small doses. Unfortunately, it doesn’t come in small doses… #TwinklyTuesday
no it is pretty full on isn’t it!
I love this post! I love all the quotes and especially love the picture of the child trying to get into the shower! Haha, we’ve all been there!
#coolmumclub
Gemma xx
Love all the images. I was like yep, yep, yep. Some days..its awesome, other days.. you just need to go and buy shoes alone. xx #coolmumclub
yes we do, shoe shopping with kids is a nightmare
I hear ya! I could relate to and loved reading this post so much that I just signed up to receive email notifications of new posts from your blog. I will also be sharing this on twitter. It really was a great read. I loved all the tongue in cheek points in the first half and also loved the sweetness of your words in the second part. That’s exactly what motherhood is 🙂
Lovely post and what a great collection of quotes. #MG xx
Great post, identifiable and bang on the nose with regards to motherhood. It totally mentally fucked up but in a good and confusing way. Let’s just.go their with mother guilt. Love the quotes all perfect in their own right X
thanks so much
This is a lovely post. You are so right – just lately, although I have DEFINITELY had bad days (or more specifically, nights), I feel like as a Mum, I’m blossoming. It’s in seeing your children growing and becoming more amazing every day that lets you know you;re doing something right? x MMT #coolmumclub
Thing is – I can remember doing the same to my Mum! I used to sit on the toilet whilst she was in the bath – now my kids do it to me!! All these quotes are so true, I still find going to the shop by myself like a major day out. Sarah #mg
oh so funny
I’m back again with #candidcuddles – I enjoyed all of your amazing quotes again – they are right on point! Thanks so much for sharing your quote with #candidcuddles x
Love the quotes, especially the last one. With the wine, it’s just a given! 😀 #abitofeverything
I guess that’s motherhood lol
Comming back from #abitofeverything. Thanks for linkong up, Tracey xx
That final quote is genius! So made me laugh 🙂
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