We Strut With No Pause

     As mothers we often deal with the struggle of staying true to ourselves and being women. We make the bottles and change the diapers but we forget about living life. We forget about taking out that little black dress and killer pumps. We forget about purchasing our favorite lipstick after it runs out. We forget about texting that one special message to heat up the night. We forget about the body that got us HERE because the aftermath has shackled our living. We have struggled to be the perfect parent in a world that is not so perfect. We are moms, formed in an array of colors. Together we build a rainbow of support. Together we can call on each other to make a hard day, one that can end with stride. We have been given a gift to bring on a new life, so why kill ours? What good is a mom that is unhappy? As a mom there are mistakes to be made and barriers to break; so why not try them out? Let's dig deep in the back of our closets, put on some makeup, and slap on our heels. Let's stop putting our bodies down and lifting up our spirits. Let's kick the flannel pj’s out the bed and slip on a teddy. Let's leave the sweat suits for the gym and put on some fishnets. Of course as mothers we know the appropriate environment to flaunt our gifts, so even if it’s just for one hour let’s do it. New moms can beat postpartum because a weak mind can never over power a strong soul. I know how hard it can be to get back into the groove of life but trying is a hurdle large enough to shut down insecurities. Let’s take a walk. A walk to vengeance our happiness that can slip away with anger, depression, and insecurities.

       As mothers we are not far behind. As mothers we have not fallen short on living. So why stop now. I am a mother of two girls, ages six months and eight years old; so I am well aware of the struggles. I have written many papers, been late for many classes, and cried on many nights due to lack of sleep. I have not created this blog to sing a sad song of motherhood. I created this blog to bring back the joy of women hood. We lack the means to get through tough situations and I am here to say those tough times can be broken into laughs of love. As women we are always labeled weak by nature but it’s a new day and we have taken over stereotypes. Many magazines give advice on parenting and baby needs, but they all leave out MOM. Why let our new position of power damper our fairly worn soles? My name is Tiantay Robles and this mom struts in her stilettos!