Cup of Jo has been working for 13 years (!) so we’ve determined that each week, we’ll be highlighting one of the preferred posts from the previous. Right here’s one of our favorites, initially printed on March 23, 2015…

Have you ever learn Amy Poehler’s memoir, Sure Please? I anticipated it to be humorous. However I didn’t understand it will even be smart and sharp and dive deep into what it means to be a girl. Right here’s one of my favourite components:

I’ve many buddies who’ve had pure childbirth. I applaud them. I’ve buddies who’ve used doulas and birthing balls and pushed out infants in tubs and taxicabs. I’ve a buddy who had two infants at house! In mattress! Her identify is Maya Rudolph! She is a goddamn child champion and he or she pushed her cuties out Little Home on the Prairie fashion!

Good for her! Not for me.

That’s the motto ladies ought to continuously repeat over and over. Good for her! Not for me.

What an excellent mantra, proper? There are numerous methods to be an excellent mom (and particular person), and we must always belief our guts; we all know that intellectually. Nonetheless, at sure moments, it may be laborious to not generally evaluate your self to others, after which doubt your self or marvel when you’re at odds when you’re taking totally different paths. However in the long run? “Good for her! Not for me.” Sensible.

Have you ever learn Sure Please? I’d undoubtedly advocate it.

P.S. 15 profession ideas from good ladies, and 21 stunning parenting concepts.