Motherhood is a rollercoaster—a thrilling, beautiful, and sometimes downright exhausting ride. Today was one of those hard days, the kind that makes you question if you’re doing anything right, even when you’re giving it your all.
My four-year-old son, who can be the sweetest, most loving child, decided to flip a switch and become what I can only describe as a tiny, relentless tornado. It started off innocently enough—a simple breakfast routine gone awry when he demanded pancakes, only to reject them the moment they were on his plate. From there, it spiraled.
I spent the better part of the day trying to teach him manners and appropriate behavior. I’ve been working on this for months—trying to guide him to listen, to follow directions, to understand boundaries. Some days, I feel like we’re making progress. But today? Today felt like all that work unraveled in an instant.
He screamed when I asked him to pick up his toys. He threw a shoe when I said we couldn’t have dessert before lunch. And no amount of redirection or calm reasoning seemed to work. It was like he wasn’t hearing me at all—lost in his own whirlwind of emotions and energy.
By mid-afternoon, I was at my wit’s end. I tried taking deep breaths. I tried stepping away for a moment to collect myself. But the truth is, I’m tired. I’m emotionally drained from the constant push-and-pull of teaching, correcting, and guiding. It’s not that I don’t love being a mom—I do, with every fiber of my being. But some days, the weight of it all feels heavier than others.
As I write this, I’m reflecting on what today taught me. Motherhood isn’t about perfection. It’s about showing up, even when it’s hard. It’s about taking it one moment at a time, even when you feel like you’re failing.
Tonight, after the chaos finally settled, I tucked my son into bed. He looked up at me with those big, innocent eyes and said, “I love you, Mommy.” And in that moment, I realized that despite the hard days, I’m doing something right.
Tomorrow is a new day—a new opportunity to try again, to love harder, to teach with patience, and to grow alongside my little whirlwind. Motherhood isn’t easy, but it’s worth every exhausting, stressful, and wear-you-out moment.
To all the moms out there who are navigating tough days: You’re not alone. We’re in this together, taking it one day at a time.
From Chaos to Cozy 