Six months ago, I purchased this top along with the matching baby shorts for Henry. I was so excited to wear a matching outfit with my baby boy!
For six months, this top has sat in my closet, untouched, tags still attached.
Every time I would see it, my inner dialogue went something like this, “How dare you think you can wear a top like that and look cute. The extra fat on your arms will show, the rolls on your stomach will stick out, your double chin will be more pronounced in a top like that. You will look gross.”
I would put myself down every single morning when I looked in my closet for something to wear and saw this top, untouched.
How could I go from being so excited to outfit match with my baby this summer, to opening the door to my mind and letting the monsters walk right in and take a seat?
Mama, your body will change. There will be many days you do not feel like yourself. It will be a struggle. Do not let those mind monsters be welcomed in. Do not give them a home.
Your body is amazing. Your body has done and is doing amazing things. Your body gave life to that baby in your arms, staring up at you. That baby loves you no matter what you look like.
Say no to those negative thoughts today. Go to your closet, put on that outfit, and wear it. Be confident, have peace, and choose to love yourself today and everyday.
Wear the outfit, mama.
-Emily
Emily! This is beautiful! 100% the mind monsters are real! Thank you for “wearing the outfit, mama”. You are gorgeous, my sister, and I’m so proud of the woman you are and are becoming. Lots of love.
Sister! I love you! Thank you so much! I agree, he’s practically the cutest ever.
Also, you and Austin made a pretty adorable human!