shopjoco | INSTAGRAM | FEB 23

Time to get real : This week was a HARD one for little bug & me. We’re still trying to figure everything out together - every cry, every grunt, & every noise is a learning experience for both of us. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m trying to figure out my new normal of being a mom to 2, running this business, being a present wife, and also getting some “me” time to keep me sane. The facts are:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 👉🏼 I’m not the best mom — I have a 2.5 year old who is definitely testing boundaries & patience. He’s figuring out he’s no longer an only child & mom and dad can’t give him attention 24-7. I’m not always the most patient nor does he get the attention I want him to have, but I always let him know how much he’s loved while finding our new groove.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 👉🏼 I’m not the best business owner or leader — I’m not on a normal maternity leave - I like to call it my “modified” maternity leave. I’m still trying to fit in a few hours of work every day, because to be frank, I can’t completely step away from my business ever. My attention needs to be on my family now though, so my business gets pushed aside and my team and customers don’t get what they deserve from me. But our team has really stepped it up & I’m so blessed to have the BEST girls 🙌🏼 to let me have grace to step away when I can because my family needs me the most right now.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 👉🏼 I’m not the best wife — my poor poor husband 🤣 dealing with everything I’m dealing with & then my postpartum hormones on top of it. He’s been so patient with me and understanding even when he shouldn’t be. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I know I’m in a season of change & need to give myself grace to make mistakes and embrace the chaos. I don’t believe in perfection & I’m okay with knowing I won’t ever be the perfect mom, wife, or business owner — but I will be the best that I can be ❤️