“In My Mom Era”

I am in my mom era,
Where some days I feel strong,
And there are also other days,
Where I feel like I do everything wrong.

I am in my mom era,
I rarely get time to rest,
I am constantly moving, and planning,
I like to think I am always trying my best.

I am in my mom era,
My house is literally never clean.
There are legos, dolls, clothes, and more,
I'm a "shove everything into the closet," queen!

I am in my mom era,
Who isn’t always the most confident,
I can second guess and over-think way too much,
But the love for my children is always persistent.

I am in my mom era,
Sometimes I cry with my kids too,
So many emotions and big feelings,
It can feel a bit like a zoo.

I am in my mom era,
I forget to respond to my texts,
It feels like you’re losing touch with friends,
But the special ones totally get it, and patiently wait for the next.

I am in my mom era,
I care and love more on everyone,
I often forget about myself,
And focus more on what needs to get done.

I am in my mom era,
Where someone else’s bedtime routine,
Has way more steps and direction,
Than mine could ever mean.

But also in this era? 
My faith has grown even more great.
I pray now more than ever.
Especially in an "I need more patience" state.

In this mom era,
The way my hugs and kisses can feel,
It's like I have superpowers,
I make booboo's and ouchies completely healed. 

In this mom era,
I will always protect and stand,
Against anyone or anything,
That tries take my little one’s hand.

In this mom era,
I know I am the one.
The one they call, the one they trust.
The last one they hug and kiss when the day is done.

In this mom era.
I have become a new version of myself.
I may not always recognize it,
But I’m learning so much and not like anyone else.

In this mom era,
I am exactly who my kids need.
The woman God created for them,
Hand-picked indeed.

I am a mom, and I am enough just as I am.
Even when I forget my mascara,
I was chosen to carry this special title,
I am strong, and I am in my mom era.


-Alyssa: Next Play With Mrs. J