Baby Socks

A secret I've not told anyone:



I keep a pair of tiny baby socks that were purchased years before I ever became a mother in my dresser so that when I happen on them I remember how badly I wanted to be a mother before it was a reality. This helps me on the days when I find mothering challenging, diapers tedious, and forget that a life without time-outs exists. It reminds me that I chose to be a mother and reminds me to enjoy the funny and joyous moments that could otherwise cause stress.