“Here’s to strong women. May we know them. May we be them. May be raise them”
Celebrating International Women’s Day. Who runs the world? GIRLS
To me, International Women’s Day is about celebrating strong, working women. My daughter was born on a sunny day in January. On the day we brought her home, my husband and I soon realized, little Ms. Harper would demand our full attention. She wouldn’t like to sleep. She loved to eat at all times of the day and night. We quickly realized we were no longer in charge.
When we were childless, time was endless. Now, it comes to us in very small increments, often too microscopic to even measure.
I have started writing and developed a blog
I have sweated and powered so hard on my Peloton bike under the confines of time. I have squeezed in an early morning workout session before Harper wakes up.
I have crammed as many calls, tours, meetings, and visits at work in my 8-10 hour workday before I blitz to the other side of town to pick Harper up from daycare.
I have grocery shopped in my small window after daycare pick up and before dinner to get enough food to pack her breakfast and lunch before daycare the next day.
I have had a pedicure while nursing. I have had my nails done with Harper in my ergo carrier with her strapped on my back.
I’ve pushed Harper in her mini car with my feet while brushing my teeth.
Harper has taught me to be present and put in the work. I do it for her. I also do it for my husband and myself. My life now has a completeness that I would have never known unless she came into my life.
International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. What does International Women’s Day mean to you? Share your comments below.
“A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform.”
Diane Mariechild
XOXO
Mackenzie