I planned to get on my computer and write a blog post. I started to write about how hearing:

” I Love You” Is Triggering

Specifically, when words and actions do not align.

Then my daughter came out of bed into my office crying. I asked her why she was crying. Her response:

You’re Not Sleeping With Me

She has the sniffles, runny nose, and coughs, yet I’m down here trying to do what I want to do.

Tonight, Eff My Writing Plans

Cuddling my daughter and holding her hand has the upperhand, rightfully so.

When my daughter tells me she wants to sleep with me and I choose to do what I want to do – allowing her to be uncomfortable and alone in her suffering – that is not love.

I want my actions to align with my declarations of love for my daughter. My plans are flexible and can be picked up another day, maybe. When motherhood tugs, in the future, I will tap into sharing drafted posts. That way there is not a pressure to write fresh each day.

What does “I Love You” mean to you? How do you juggle the demands of motherhood and pursuing your goals? Let’s help each other out, share Below.

Love,