Everything is just a phase.

“Everything is just a phase.” ⁣

Someone told me this when I was newly pregnant, and it’s stuck with me ever since.⁣

At first, it was a quiet comfort through sleepless nights, endless feedings, bouts of fussiness, and moments of overwhelm. A reminder that the hard things would pass — that nothing stays forever.⁣ And, it’s true; those moments did pass.

But now, I hear those words and feel something deeper. They’re not just about surviving the hard parts, but about holding onto the beautiful ones too. The gummy smiles, the tiny fingers wrapped around mine, the way she fits just so in the crook of my arm — all of it, is just a phase.⁣

Not to get all sappy on you guys, but motherhood moves fast. This little reminder helps me soften in the chaos, be present in the magic, and trust that whatever we’re walking through — the highs and the lows — it’s all part of something fleeting and sacred.⁣

So if you’re in a tough season, let this be your gentle nudge: it’s just a phase. And if you’re in a sweet one? Soak it in to its fullest measure, mama.

Because, everything is just a phase.

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