Welcome to Mama on the Real, where we celebrate the good, the bad, and the wtf moments of being a mom.
Photo Credit: Janet Catherine Photo
Janet Catherine Photo
You are doing a great job.
You are enough.
Motherhood really is just this hard.
Hi mamas. I’m Sarah Wilke, founder of Mama on the Real, and aspiring author of Mom Game Strong: Stories from the First Year.
I absolutely love being a mom to my sweet boy—it is the best job in the world. But as with any job, there are challenges. As a mama-to-be, you get lots of well-meaning advice from family and friends, but it is nearly impossible to prepare you for all that is to be. There are things you can’t know until you know. You have to experience them with your own eyes, your own hands, and your own heart before you can really know them.
Mom Game Strong: Stories from the First Year, will be a collection of stories from mamas from all walks of life and every corner of America about the good, the bad, and the wtf moments of motherhood. If you believe you have a story to share, please see the submission guidelines on the Submit a Story page.
Who has the best comedic timing—mama Mal or Ruby?
Big sister Evelyn knew that it was important to show little brother Roman who the boss was early on.
At 2 years old, Khalel, had an obsession with boxes (among other WEIRD things, says mama Dee). Someone brought some shoes over to grandma’s house, and while everyone was talking, minding our business Khalel disappeared. Mama says, “After looking for a few minutes (which felt like FOREVER), we found Mr. Khalel... hiding behind a couch...like this... LAUGHING...”
Can you spot baby Grayson? Mama Morgan was eating dinner and completing a Lego project for the nursery on her tray. Her poor nurse glanced around and saw an empty bassinet and thought the newborn was missing. Says Morgan, “{The nurse} was not impressed with my multitasking skills!”