06/12/2026
A few things I've changed my mind about as a 35 year old mom
1. Making parenting choices that aren't the "norm" doesn't make me weird
👉 When I was a newer mom I would often find myself less confident making choices that were "against the grain". Motherhood is all about discernment of choices and then being at peace with the choices you make.
2. That "self care" is over glorified
👉 I think our culture over glorifies self care (getting facials, a spa day, going shopping for yourself, having a glass of wine every night etc). Don't get me wrong (I love getting my nails done), but I think true self care is being able to say no, setting boundaries, and making choices that actually move the needle on our health and growth.
3. That alcohol makes me more fun
👉 Oof. This was a hard one to unpack. Being a former "party girl" I had to grow out of the story that alcohol is what made me fun. The truth is, alcohol makes me feel AWFUL, and my husband and kids don't deserve the hungover version of me.
4. That I need to escape my kids for "me time"
👉 in this season of life I don't need constant escapes to have "me time". I would never get anything done now that I have three 😂!! My workouts? My kids are usually under my feet. My walks? I'm usually wearing one and maybe pushing another in a stroller. I know one day I'll have an empty house again and plenty of time for just me or my husband and I.
5. The best self help book is my Bible.
👉 I used to get caught up in seeking advice or discernment from others. But now if I have questions, I know where to look. Parenting advice, relationship advice, how to be a better friend and sister? All the advice I've needed is right there at my fingertips in the pages of my Bible.
What's something you've changed your mind about or had to unlearn? Comment down below 👇🤎
