You know, being a wife and a mom can sometimes make you feel invisible, right? I mean, I’m around for all the early mornings and late nights, but it often feels like I’m just going through the motions. I’m the one whipping up breakfast, shuttling everyone to school, and making sure lunches are packed and water bottles are filled. I love my family more than anything, and I do it all for them, but sometimes I wish they really knew how much effort goes into it.
I’m the one scrubbing the kitchen sink with bleach to keep us safe from salmonella after defrosting chicken for dinner. I make sure the paper towels are stocked for those inevitable spills and scrub the bathrooms to keep germs at bay. My laundry machine? It runs at least once a day to ensure their clothes are clean and smell like “mom’s laundry.” Yep, just my loads have that special scent!
Honestly, I don’t need a pat on the back or a grand thank you for every little thing I do. But when my daily efforts go unnoticed, it can sting a bit. If no one appreciates a freshly mopped floor or sparkling dishes, it makes me wonder why I bother. Taking care of a family day in and day out is a tough gig. At work, you usually get recognized for a job well done. But at home? Not so much. That toothpaste-scraping session in the bathroom? Yeah, nobody seems to notice.
Maybe the issue lies in communication. Perhaps our families genuinely have no clue about all the behind-the-scenes work. It might be time to enlighten them without launching into a boring lecture about our sacrifices. A few extra chores here and there, or maybe even a laundry schedule for the kids, could help them realize how stretched we really are.
What Do We Moms Really Want?
We want to be noticed, to be valued beyond just being the cook, driver, and cleaner. We are often the glue holding everything together. Think about it—your mom is the one who can juggle household chaos while checking her phone for work messages. She’s the one who washes that uniform, having it ready just in time. She’s a superhero, and sometimes she just needs a little reminder of that.
Here’s the deal: it’s not just a simple “thank you” we’re after. That can feel hollow sometimes. It could be as simple as changing the toilet paper roll, or offering to take the kids to school so I can catch my breath. A warm hug after a meal and an offer to help clean up? Now that’s what really says “thank you.”
At the end of the day, we’ll never stop loving and nurturing our families. We were chosen to be mothers for a reason, and we’ll keep giving our all. But, dear family members, please see us. A little acknowledgment here and there makes a world of difference. It’s all about returning an act of love with another act of love—it’s really that simple.
For Those on a Parenting Journey
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In Summary
Being a mom is a labor of love that often feels unrecognized, but a little appreciation can go a long way. Let’s keep the love flowing and remind each other that we see and value all that we do.
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