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I’ve had some time to really think about what being unstoppable means to me and I am sharing all about it today. I have been compensated by, and received information and materials from, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division, the makers of Children’s MOTRIN®. The opinions stated are my own. This is a sponsored post.
I’m sidelined in bed this week. Not because I want to be, I’d much rather be out on a walk with the rest of them, but because I caught a cold. Not how I wanted to spend the past couple days, but it could be worse. Being forced to take a time out gives you time to really think…. and sneeze over and over again, or maybe that’s just me today? In between moments of sleep and feeling like I wanted to go back to sleep, I still did mom things like brush and style hair, read good night stories and work.
Being a mom means that there really are no sick days, and that’s okay. It’s worth the trade off.
It’s crazy what “mom love” can do to you.
First when you are a child from your own mom, and then once you become the mom. What would have knocked me down before becoming a mom does’t stand a chance next to me taking care of my girls. I remember one time when Maddie was a baby and she got really sick, and then Pete got really sick, and then I got really sick. There wasn’t a choice but to help take care of my family. Before she was born I would have been in bed for days, but seeing her little face (feeling sick herself) gave me the push I need to keep going. I found strength and resilience I didn’t even know I had that day. Our house might not have been as clean as I would have liked, and we didn’t eat the most luxurious meals, but it didn’t matter. We all survived and I really understood what being a mom was all about.
Now that they are older they are giving me even more motivation during the good and the hard times.
Just thinking about them reminds me what it’s all about. What life is all about. And they give it back to me just as much as I’ve given to them… and more. These past few days that I’ve been feeling unwell, Ashley has been making sure that I have ice cold water brought to me around the clock so that I’m staying hydrated. Emmy has been covering me in warm blankets and packages of crackers in case I get hungry. Maddie is the best company ever and has been keeping my spirits up. I’m already feeling better because of them.
What I realized the most these past couple days is that their love is what makes me feel the most unstoppable. It’s from them that I find my strength. I always knew I wanted to be a mom, I just didn’t know how much I would love being a mom…and how much I would love them.
When Emmy and I flew out to New York City to work with Motrin and Kelly Ripa it was another moment that made me realize just what it means to be unstoppable. All moms are unstoppable to our kids. We are in a special club that only moms really understand. There is nothing we wouldn’t do for our kids, and nothing is ever going to stop us!
Emmy and I had so much fun creating our MyUnstoppableMom book cover so make sure to visit www.MyUnstoppableMom.com to create your own My Unstoppable Mom book cover that celebrates your unique power as seen through the eyes of your kids. For every book cover created, Children’s MOTRIN® will donate a book to a family in need, through its partnership with Scholastic.
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There are days that I defiantly feel unstoppable then there are days that I just rather sleep. I am SO happy to be a mom though that I would do anything for my kiddo!
I am unstoppable. Until I’m sick and then I’m not. LOL I had to take something to dull the pain a few hours ago.
Being is definitely fulfilling. Their love will make you do things you never imagined you can do. Even at the toughest of times.
Oh I have always thought I am unstoppable. Most of us from Boston do 😉
This is so sweet. I think a lot of my strength comes from my kids too. They inspire me to keep doing better!
My kids are definitely a source of strength too. They always inspire me.
I am really amazed at how moms are able to do extraordinary things for their children. Kudos to all moms out there!
Beautiful article I think that moms have a special energy to be unstoppable to make their children safe, happy and healthy
Majority of days I really feel unstoppable and its a great feeling to have, but taking me-time also feels great, so I make sure to throw some in every so often.
Everythng I do is for my daughter she makes me unstoppable.. I want to be better and a rolemodel for her.. want her to grow up and truly believe that her mum rocks !!
Ah yes, moms should never get sick! We are not entitled to sick days, haha!
Aww, how cool that you met Kelly! I love your pictures with your daughter. Congrats on your book and I love your blog design!
Great post about being unstoppable! How was it meeting Kelly Rippa? I love your daughter’s name and she is so cute!
Oh, we moms can’t get sick. How nice that you met Kelly Ripa. It must have been an exciting experience.
I love the My Unstoppable Mom campaign. Sometimes I did not feel so unstoppable.
I’m now a grandmother and the love and energy of my grandson makes me unstoppable. It keeps going. First as a mom and then as a grandma!
I am definitely trying to be unstoppable! It is hard work.
There are day I feel unstoppable, but there are days I have to really work to convince myself. What a great opportunity. I love this post. Great mother daughter photos.
During my darkest times, it was my kids that kept me going. Now that I’m older, I know I am unstoppable when I want to be.
I am unstoppable, My son is the reason and my strength do all the things. Thanks for sharing.
I definitely get my energy from my kids. I would probably not get as much done in the day if it weren’t for them to be honest. Their love keeps me going. I love love love this campaign from Children’s Motrin so much.
For me, being unstoppable means having the motivation and energy to achieve a goal. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Having children has made me that realize that I have to be unstoppable. Sick or well, I have to take care of all of them.
Sometimes I do and sometimes I don’t. I just try to hold strong. It’s now always easy you have to keep going.
I used to think that I was unstoppable and even now that I have kids I have to realize that sometimes I have to actually stop and smell the roses.
I really wish moms were able to take sick days. We handle more than most and still need to keep going.
I think most moms are the epitome of the word “unstoppable”. Moms are really awesome!
Unstoppable? That’s me! I can still function fairly well even if I am sick with something. I always think about my family, about dinner, about the dog and the laundry. I think all moms are born to be tough!
Yes we are. Congrats on all of your success.
How fun it must’ve been to chat with Kelly Ripa! Yes we as moms are truly unstoppable!
How amazing, I love Kelly Ripa! I love this – Being a mom means that there really are no sick days, and that’s okay. It’s worth the trade off. – – so so so true, and I wouldn’t change it for anything!
This is so true, my kids truly are an inspiration and motivation to me daily! The do make me unstoppable!
I am unstoppable because I have no choice in the matter with 3 kids. I am always on call however, I am happy to rise to the occasion. It definitely keeps me motivated.
All moms are unstoppable. We get sick, but we still get up to attend to our family.
We need to be unstoppable for our kids. I hate when i get sick and i have to take some down time. I will have to head over and make my own Unstoppable Mom cover.
Being unstoppable is part of being a parent. Kids are only little for so long. I want to enjoy every minute of it. I hope you feel better soon.
My children think I can do anything from make lunches to solve complex Calculus problems, which is true, but…I’d love a nap sometimes, lol. I love my children and I know it won’t last forever, but I’m glad I’m an unstoppable mom.
how fun. I love the message behind this and you are right.. moms are unstoppable.
Lol. I feel like I am not allowed to get sick. One hint of a cold, and I do my best to shake it as fast as I can.
I totally agree. The passion, love and care of a mom makes her really unstoppable.
Wow, you have an impressive travel list!
It sounds to me like you have the right attitude for being a parent!
This is a great very empowering post. I love your positive out look on things! Life is indeed great, we just have to find our happy place.
What a great campaign. The is super cool that you got to meat Kelly Rippa too!
Being a mom mean no sick days…ever! I love my kids and wouldn’t trade it for the world. I always joke with the hubby when he gets sick. I tell him to stay away because he because a big baby when he is sick and I already have my hands full.
You just described my life the last two weeks! Most hectic schedule of the year, then the kids got sick. I haven’t even slowed down yet, much less stop. I need a really big nap!
Yes! Love is definitely what makes me feel unstoppable. I’ve had my share of health problems and challenges over the years, but it’s the love of my family that keeps me going and striving for greatness.
I hope that you are finally feeling better. We’ve had a lot of colds this year so far and the whole house ends up getting sick.
I totally get the post. Moms everywhere are nodding their heads in agreement. 🙂
Great post! And what a neat opportunity to be able to work with Kelly!
You are so lucky to have worked with Kelly! She seems so awesome. Being a mom to me means being unstoppable. It’s a wonderful thing to pass along to our children as well.
Great idea. Moms rock!