They will remember the feeling.
What They Will Remember Most
- The sound of your laugh
- The way you made pancakes on Sundays
- The times you put your phone down and really looked at them
- The hugs when they messed up
- The weird bedtime stories you made up on the fly
- The playlist in the car
- The way you said “I love you” like you meant it, even when you were tired
What They Will Not Remember (Even Though You Stress About It)
- That one failed spelling test
- The time you forgot it was World Book Day
- The year the kitchen was always a mess
- The meltdown in the car park
- The dinner that was toast
- The week you snapped too often
They will not remember perfection. They will remember your presence.
What Really Matters
They are not looking for a perfect mum. They are looking for a present one. They are not keeping score. They are collecting moments.
You are the background music of their childhood. And that music is love, laughter, comfort and safety.
Final Thought
If you have been feeling guilty, take a breath. You are not behind. You are not failing. You are showing up. And that is what they will remember.
Sending love always,
Mellow