Mom Little Girl 💯

And I realize: She doesn’t need a perfect mother. She just needs me .

Make it count. Even—especially—on the hard days.

So I will soak up the messy ponytails, the crayon on the walls, the 4 a.m. bed invasions, and the endless chorus of "Mommy, watch this!" mom little girl

In the Eyes of My Little Girl: A Reflection on Motherhood

You are her first love, her first hero, and her first understanding of what a strong woman looks like. And I realize: She doesn’t need a perfect mother

But she is also her own person. Fierce where I was shy. Loud where I learned to be quiet. Watching her navigate the world is like reading a beautiful book where I already know the beginning but am desperate to see how her unique chapter unfolds.

But right now? Right now, I am her whole world. And she is mine. Even—especially—on the hard days

But then, after the storm passes, she whispers, "I love you even when you’re grumpy."