Sometimes...

As a mama, I think there are some general truths that hold true for all of us.

When the day settles, the babes are asleep, the dishes are done, the laundry is put away, a mama has the time to sit with her thoughts and emotions. Sometimes, a mama feels sad, exhausted, lonely...but always blessed. Sometimes she feels energized at a day well done. Sometimes there are feelings of frustration, inadequacy, fear, being lost...and sometimes a sense of peace, content, and accomplishment.

No matter what...if our babes need us, those feeling are all pushed aside should there be a cry or need that has to be addressed.

We do not put ourselves first. Sometimes this is not a problem, and sometimes we just wish we could have that minute to feel what we need to feel. Sometimes we wish we could be put first, as strange as it may feel...and sometimes...no one has any idea at all what is going on inside our hearts and minds...because most of the time no one else is paying attention.