I hear myself often saying “Hold on a second”, “Wait a second”. But this doesn’t mean you come second. I envision a time lapse of you playing by yourself and me rushing around you like a tornado. I promise I am trying to slow down, and I love just ‘us time’, please don’t give that a second thought.
I’m still learning the maths of dividing my attention and subtracting more of me so I can give my all to you.
I may not be able to give you everything you want, but I will always try to give you everything you need, please don’t second guess that.
Know in your little core, how special you are to me.
Yes, you are my second child, not the second half of my heart, but the other half.
You didn’t make me a mama, but you’ve made me the mama I am proud to be.
I’d move mountains for you in light seconds.
And my second child, my love for you is second to none.
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Jess Urlichs spent the last few years in Australia where she met her husband in Melbourne, then moved back to her home town of Christchurch to start a family.
She is a stay-at-home mother to two babies a year apart, Harrison and Holly, having previously worked in Human Resources. Her passions are her family, her home-made candle business and writing.
Writing about motherhood has been a great outlet and she loves being able to reach others and connect with many who are on the same challenging but incredibly beautiful journey. Check her out on Facebook and Instagram.
