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Stop Telling Moms Motherhood is Supposed to Be Hard

We all know motherhood is hard. But let's stop normalizing endless stress and overwhelm of ...

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October 6, 2020 October 12, 2020 babysitting grandmas motherhood overwhelm

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I am Tomaseena but most people just call me “Tia.” I enjoy sharing my favorite tips and content that highlights my journey with everything, including relationships and motherhood, and all the adventures in between. And I am the creator of The Honest Mother Hood blog and upcoming YouTube channel.

The Honest Mother Hood is a community - a village, support system, a hood - built for women and mothers who want to discuss motherhood in all its forms with honesty and with confidence.

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I’ve been completely swamped at work leading des

<img src="http://thehonestmotherhood.co/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="I’ve been completely swamped at work leading design for our national campaign for the year. #fableticspartner Not to mention we’ve FINALLY painted downstairs. AND I’ve gotten completely vaccinated over the past month. And everytime it’s made me extra tired within like 18 or so hrs. Other than those things, I’ve been feeling generally unmotivated after those hard days. And usually I decompress by doing something mindless and getting as comfy as possible. Like this faded oversized sweater and leggings from @fabletics. Yeah, it’s great to #moveinfabletics, but for the past month or so, I’ve been relaxing in #myfabletics. New collections drop every Thursday. And you you can get 2 bottoms for $24 plus 50% off the rest of your order.">

I’ve been completely swamped at work leading design for our national campaign for the year. #fableticspartner Not to mention we’ve FINALLY painted downstairs. AND I’ve gotten completely vaccinated over the past month. And everytime it’s made me extra tired within like 18 or so hrs.

Other than those things, I’ve been feeling generally unmotivated after those hard days. And usually I decompress by doing something mindless and getting as comfy as possible. Like this faded oversized sweater and leggings from @fabletics. Yeah, it’s great to #moveinfabletics, but for the past month or so, I’ve been relaxing in #myfabletics.

New collections drop every Thursday. And you you can get 2 bottoms for $24 plus 50% off the rest of your order.

Would you believe me if I said I’ve never had a

<img src="http://thehonestmotherhood.co/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Would you believe me if I said I’ve never had a pool party for my birthday? It’s because March is always a funny time of year where the water hasn’t warmed enough, at least unless I reserved an indoor pool. But who has the funds for that? But I’m at least happy I hadn’t put my winter clothes and longs sleeves away just yet. This pink sweatsuit with tapered pants 😱🥰 from @fabletics was a life saver today as I walked outside to unexpectedly cool temps that only seemed to get cooler as the day continued. ⁣⁣ Use the link in my bio to get any two bottoms for $24 when you become a VIP. PLUS 50% off everything and free shipping with your first order. #myfabletics #moveinfabletics #fableticspartner">

Would you believe me if I said I’ve never had a pool party for my birthday? It’s because March is always a funny time of year where the water hasn’t warmed enough, at least unless I reserved an indoor pool. But who has the funds for that? But I’m at least happy I hadn’t put my winter clothes and longs sleeves away just yet. This pink sweatsuit with tapered pants 😱🥰 from @fabletics was a life saver today as I walked outside to unexpectedly cool temps that only seemed to get cooler as the day continued.
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Use the link in my bio to get any two bottoms for $24 when you become a VIP. PLUS 50% off everything and free shipping with your first order. #myfabletics #moveinfabletics #fableticspartner

You can’t tell by this selfish ass picture but I

<img src="http://thehonestmotherhood.co/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="You can’t tell by this selfish ass picture but I spent my birthday 🥳 🎂 🍰 🎁 today with my loved ones. And honestly, it’s all I wanted. Gifts are amazing - no, really, they’re one of my two love languages. I’m very much an “oh you care abt me? Show me ... with presents” type of person. But this year, I wanted a cheap evening out eating mostly edible food, surrounded by unpretentious folk who just love being in each other’s presence. And that’s what I got. Year 3️⃣6️⃣, do me right, baby, please! Photo: @_cellycel : : : #birthphotography #birthdayshoot #birthdaygirl #mamabirthday #birthdaymama #birthdaymom #birthdaymoments #dirtythirties #happybirthdaytoyou #happybirthdaytomeee">

You can’t tell by this selfish ass picture but I spent my birthday 🥳 🎂 🍰 🎁 today with my loved ones. And honestly, it’s all I wanted. Gifts are amazing - no, really, they’re one of my two love languages. I’m very much an “oh you care abt me? Show me ... with presents” type of person. But this year, I wanted a cheap evening out eating mostly edible food, surrounded by unpretentious folk who just love being in each other’s presence. And that’s what I got.

Year 3️⃣6️⃣, do me right, baby, please!

Photo: @_cellycel
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The pose queen strikes again. : : : #childlikewon

<img src="http://thehonestmotherhood.co/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="The pose queen strikes again. : : : #childlikewonder #letthembekids #letthembelittleforever #girlmommy #girlmama #melaninmommy #raisingtinyhumans #theeverymom #lifewithlittles #toddlerhood #messymotherhood #wildandbravelittles #toddlersofinsta #toddlerswithstyle #momlifeunfiltered #momblogger #instamom #simplymotherhood #mamasofinstagram #toddlermomlife #blackbloggersclub #blackbloggersunited #momsofig #atlantamoms #atlantabloggers #blackhistoryeveryday #toddlermodel #toddlermodels #gracefwls">

The pose queen strikes again.

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#childlikewonder #letthembekids #letthembelittleforever #girlmommy #girlmama #melaninmommy #raisingtinyhumans #theeverymom #lifewithlittles #toddlerhood #messymotherhood #wildandbravelittles #toddlersofinsta #toddlerswithstyle #momlifeunfiltered #momblogger #instamom #simplymotherhood #mamasofinstagram #toddlermomlife #blackbloggersclub #blackbloggersunited #momsofig #atlantamoms #atlantabloggers #blackhistoryeveryday #toddlermodel #toddlermodels #gracefwls

<img src="http://thehonestmotherhood.co/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="It’s the hair for me! Healthier than a mug 💁🏾‍♀️ And this week, its BLUE!!! : : : #carselfies #bluehairdontcare #bluehaircolor #blackinfluencers #blackmotherhood #amplifymelanatedvoices #curlhair #curlyhairroutine #blkcreatives #blackmama #blackmamasmatter #blackgirlmagic #healthyhaircare #healthyhairfirst #healthyhairtips #hairpaintwax #asiam #momselfcare #momselfie #atlmoms #atlantamoms #callingblueseal #happyymums">

It’s the hair for me! Healthier than a mug 💁🏾‍♀️ And this week, its BLUE!!!
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#carselfies #bluehairdontcare #bluehaircolor #blackinfluencers #blackmotherhood #amplifymelanatedvoices #curlhair #curlyhairroutine #blkcreatives #blackmama #blackmamasmatter #blackgirlmagic #healthyhaircare #healthyhairfirst #healthyhairtips #hairpaintwax #asiam #momselfcare #momselfie #atlmoms #atlantamoms #callingblueseal #happyymums

I cry at the milestones. I remember sitting in th

<img src="http://thehonestmotherhood.co/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="I cry at the milestones. I remember sitting in the middle of the food court crying because it was the first time I realized Skylar could feed herself. I cried when she took her first steps. I yelped in excitement during a work meeting at the sight of it - and scared everyone on the call 😂 - but I cried after the call. And while she’s no calligrapher, I cried at watching my little baby learn to trace. I don’t know what it is about moms and those milestones. On one hand I’m so happy for her development, but on the other she’s becoming less of a baby. Yes we’re far away from her being super independent. And prayerfully, even further away from those hateful teenage years, but still, as she reaches developmental milestones, a small part of me mourns the baby who won’t need us for everything ... sooner than later. : : : #melaninbabies #melaninbaby #curlybaby #toddlerhairstyle #letthembelittleforever #girlmommy #girlmama #melaninmommy #raisingtinyhumans #amplifymelanatedvoices #blackhistoryeveryday #theeverymom #lifewithlittles #toddlerhood #wildandbravelittles #toddlersofinsta #momblogger #instamom #simplymotherhood #mamasofinstagram #toddlermomlife #blackbloggersclub #blackbloggersunited #momsofig #blackhistoryeveryday #consistency2021 #consistencychallenge #developmentalmilestones">

I cry at the milestones.

I remember sitting in the middle of the food court crying because it was the first time I realized Skylar could feed herself.

I cried when she took her first steps. I yelped in excitement during a work meeting at the sight of it - and scared everyone on the call 😂 - but I cried after the call.

And while she’s no calligrapher, I cried at watching my little baby learn to trace.

I don’t know what it is about moms and those milestones. On one hand I’m so happy for her development, but on the other she’s becoming less of a baby. Yes we’re far away from her being super independent. And prayerfully, even further away from those hateful teenage years, but still, as she reaches developmental milestones, a small part of me mourns the baby who won’t need us for everything ... sooner than later.
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#melaninbabies #melaninbaby #curlybaby #toddlerhairstyle #letthembelittleforever #girlmommy #girlmama #melaninmommy #raisingtinyhumans #amplifymelanatedvoices #blackhistoryeveryday #theeverymom #lifewithlittles #toddlerhood #wildandbravelittles #toddlersofinsta #momblogger #instamom #simplymotherhood #mamasofinstagram #toddlermomlife #blackbloggersclub #blackbloggersunited #momsofig #blackhistoryeveryday #consistency2021 #consistencychallenge #developmentalmilestones

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