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Everyone talks about how special motherhood and parenting are. The bond shared with a child is unlike any other; it’s a magical journey that is rewarding and satisfying, and I couldn’t agree more. I love being a mom, and it’s the best job in the world. I am a mom of two boys and love them to pieces, but Raising kids is not always all rainbows and butterflies.

Motherhood is not remembering what it’s like to get a whole night’s sleep and wiping more poop than you ever thought you’d see in your life. Raising kids is no longer having privacy, never peeing or showering in peace. Motherhood is using your shirt to wipe runny noses and dirty faces. Life with little children is learning how to do everything with one hand while carrying a baby in another. Motherhood is waking up with a bit of butt or foot in your face. Motherhood is breastfeeding whenever, wherever. Motherhood is yoga pants and bad hair days. Motherhood is no longer shopping alone. Motherhood is a filthy car all the time. Motherhood is not being able to call in sick because it’s a 24/7 job without a paycheck, and the list of everyday problems goes on. But in the end, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Having young kids and being a mom means being completely overwhelmed by love, joy, responsibility, and selflessness.

With the help of my mommy friends, I created this little intimate photography project just in time for Mother’s day, to remind everyone what motherhood really looks like. Some might find these interesting pictures raw, but that's how it is in real life.

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Motherhood Is Never Peeing Alone

Motherhood Is Never Peeing Alone

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FABULOUS1
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My daughter is 24 years old and still does this to me if i forget to lock the door.

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Motherhood Is Never Shopping In Peace

Motherhood Is Never Shopping In Peace

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Motherhood Is Being Your Kids' Entertainer

Motherhood Is Being Your Kids' Entertainer

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Motherhood Is Never Sleeping In

Motherhood Is Never Sleeping In

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Sometimes Moms Need A Time Out To Have A Sip Of Wine And Check On Their Phones

Sometimes Moms Need A Time Out To Have A Sip Of Wine And Check On Their Phones

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Chris Pitch
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

hahahahaha! love it! I remember when bananas in Australia cost heaps ($12.00 AUD a kilo), I would have to sneak away from the kids to have one.

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Motherhood Is Breastfeeding Whenever Wherever

Motherhood Is Breastfeeding Whenever Wherever

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ugaas wiilhoog
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Probably an unpopular opinion but if a kid can ask for the breast they are probably too old to be breast feed.

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Motherhood Is Never Ending Laundry

Motherhood Is Never Ending Laundry

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Motherhood Is Never Showering In Peace

Motherhood Is Never Showering In Peace

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Paul Dixon
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Partner could be looking after the kids while you take a shower. :-(

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The Laugh Fan
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't remember ever doing that with my mum (the cutie sitting on the loo is definitely old enough hence the comparison). I was also never close to her. I don't have kiddies but I think I'd rather have an audience and a closer relationship.

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Daniel Popescu
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To have peace and quiet, tie up the kids somewhere while you shower. (joke.Sorry, I couldn't resist)

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Lars Bengtsson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only way to shower, relatively safe, is when the kids are asleep..

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Barbara Harris
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's what men are for... to watch the kids while you shower... if they bang let them bang they will eventually go away when you don't go to the door and let them in

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MoodyBlue
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can understand this with the younger one, but.. isn't the older boy really old enough to be without mama (for example with the other parent) for 5-10 minutes? I may be old generation but well, we had some rules in our house.

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GiveMeASloth
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Moma me bath? Moma me bath? (Repeat until you get out and put them in) thank you moma. *worth it right there*

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Zach Sebastian
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the age line for when it no longer ok to see mom all tits and a*s on display needs to be thought about more, that older boy is probably going to be a prime example of someone with an oedipus complex and will undoubtedly remember the way mom looked once those hormones kick in in 5-8 years and will be unable to help from becoming a sneeky peeping tom desparate to get a peek at the woman that became the ideal for what is sexually attractive by her lack of boundries when it comes to her being nude around a boy who even subconsciencly will find out that the woman he marries has a lot of similar traits physically, emotionally and in personallity, freud wasnt an idiot

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Earl DM
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When my kids were of toddler age they thought it was funny throwing their Nerf toys at me while in the shower. 😅

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Joannie Goulet
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My kids have learned that throwing a cold glass of water at me while I shower is a lot of fun.... :-/

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sloniu21
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hahaha... I'm 39 and I make this too when my wife takes the shower :D

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Jim Sterrett
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

does the breastfeeding one creep anyone else out? i mean...if they are old enough to say "mommy, im hungry" shouldnt it have stopped a long while before that?

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Lucy Hunter
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No! No it shouldn't. I'm breastfeeding my 2.5 year old and 10 month old both of whom ask for boobie milk. Who recommends breastfeeding till 2 as a minimum and preferably to allow children to self wean as and when they're ready normally when their milk teeth fall out. Your comment is very uneducated.

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Jim Sterrett
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

did thd breastfeeding one creep anyone else out? kid in the pic looked 3 or 4. if they can say "mommy, im hungry" arent they a little too old to be breastfed?

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Chris Roberts
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You'll whip your tit out for this child, but don't want him in the bathroom

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Motherhood Is Being Kicked In The Face At Night

Motherhood Is Being Kicked In The Face At Night

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GiveMeASloth
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gah this is terrible but something about that little snuggly baby beside you makes it worth it

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Motherhood Is Cooking With One Hand

Motherhood Is Cooking With One Hand

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Rita Miller
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh yes but i.g my other 2 pulling at my shirt mom mom mom I'm hungry

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Motherhood Is Trying To Keep Your Kids Alive

Motherhood Is Trying To Keep Your Kids Alive

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Kay Renee
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Less laundry and less fighting with a toddler who doesn't want to. You gonna do it for her?

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Motherhood Is Not Being Able To Call In Sick

Motherhood Is Not Being Able To Call In Sick

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Flisey
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Single mums having to push through because they are it. There is no one to step up and help out.

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Motherhood Is Being A Nurse Or Wiping Kids' Noses With Your Shirt

Motherhood Is Being A Nurse Or Wiping Kids' Noses With Your Shirt

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Motherhood Is Having No Privacy

Motherhood Is Having No Privacy

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Tiff Jade Thompson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly, all of these will be misses for the while i have kids but i can't wait... i want children even more now! i love this post!

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Motherhood Is Having Little Helpers To Help You Cook

Motherhood Is Having Little Helpers To Help You Cook

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

'Uh..oh..don't do that, go away, watch tv or something' there,that's more like my mom..she is such a good cook but so perfectionist that she didn't allow me to help when i was little..

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Motherhood Is Being A Housekeeper

Motherhood Is Being A Housekeeper

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Paul Dixon
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mum taught us to pick up after ourselves, even at that age - otherwise we'd feel the wrath of dad. And once she had cleaned it was expected to stay that way - as she put it .... "you can play, but we're not pigs so we will not live like pigs" The same with closing doors to keep the heat in "were you born in a barn...no...then shut the door" (never understood the barn. But I always shut the door)

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Motherhood Is Trying Not To Lose Your Mind

Motherhood Is Trying Not To Lose Your Mind

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Monique Siegers
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

kids need rules and boundries ofc.. but you also need patience and let your kids be kids.

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Motherhood Is Being A Maid

Motherhood Is Being A Maid

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Louise Brigance
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For a lot of reasons, saying that Mom is a maid really raises my hackles. We all do a lot of things for our kids. I don't know, but when it gets said like that it's almost like an expectation or a task. I willingly did all those things when the kids were little, but I wasn't a maid! Not for my own kids.

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Motherhood Is Breastfeeding On Demand

Motherhood Is Breastfeeding On Demand

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Jessica Temple
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this mom. She doesn't sweat the small things, and looks to allow her children to be little and enjoy life.

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Motherhood Is Never Shopping Alone

Motherhood Is Never Shopping Alone

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Susann Campbell
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Two under control , now try to see what the third one is trying to do.

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