Put yourself first.

As we celebrate all of the women who serve or have served as mothers in various capacities I would like to offer a simple, yet empowering piece of advice. It is no secret that mothers have dedicated their lives, abandoned dreams, and devoted their time all in the name of “motherhood”. We have been taught that to be a “good mother” is synonymous with being second to our children. Let me apologize to the sensitive at heart and say “ Fuck dem kids!” 😂 Take time for yourself ! Stop sitting around waiting on your kids to appreciate you. Learn to appreciate yourself. Don't wait on them to gift you with a trip to the spa…treat yourself. Buy that new handbag ANY day you feel like shopping. Take yourself out to dinner. Whatever you desire to do on this mother's day pretend you are Nike and “just do it”. Grab your keys and head out the door and trust me if they have gifts for you they will be there when you return home. This way there will be no room for disappointment or feeling underwhelmed by the paper cards, ugly outfits, or unwanted cleaning cadgets. Nobody knows what you like more than you momma…now go get it and have the Mother's Day you deserve.

Happy Mother's day!