Hey there! Let's talk about Busy Philipps and her heartfelt reflections on motherhood. The talented actress, known for her role in Cougar Town, recently shared an emotional post about her 11-year-old daughter, Birdie. It's a touching story about the ups and downs of raising a child and the relentless effort it takes to be the best parent you can be.
A Mother’s Journey: Busy Philipps Shares Her Heartfelt Thoughts
Busy Philipps, at 40 years old, is no stranger to juggling her career and family life. In a candid and emotional post, she opened up about the complexities of motherhood and how her daughter, Birdie, is growing up faster than she'd like. The actress shared a beautiful photo of Birdie on Instagram, capturing a moment that speaks volumes about the bittersweet nature of watching your child grow.
"And then. All of a sudden. They’re grown-up but not quite. A PERSON," Busy wrote alongside the photo, which she posted on February 17. She reminisced about Birdie's early years, recalling how her daughter once learned that picking up the phone could result in ice cream being delivered to their hotel room during a Cougar Town press tour in Europe nearly a decade ago. It’s moments like these that remind us how quickly time flies and how precious childhood memories are.
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View this post on InstagramAnd then. All of a sudden. They're grown-up but not quite. A PERSON. Sometimes she's still very much the tiny little baby I took with me on my press tour to Europe for Cougartown almost 10 years ago where she learned if she picked up the phone, she could ask for ice cream and someone would bring it. She wasn't even 2 yet! She's always been a genius. Really. I imagine she'll be one of the smartest people I will know in my life. We stayed in the same hotel, all those years ago, she slept in a room with her nanny Iliana so I could work. It made sense at the time but now I don't know. Maybe she should have been with me. I was doing my best. To be all the things. Well. I hope I did my best but I know maybe I didn't sometimes (a lot of times) and that's the thing that'll keep me awake for the rest of my life, I guess. I'm always trying. I'm a person who has tried so hard at everything since I was a child. I try SO HARD. Everything I do, I'm doing my fucking best. 150 percent 150 percent of the time. And there comes a point(or many points) when you realize your best might not be good enough for someone else, or you don't get the response you want out of it, or the success you want out of it, or the second season you want out of it😂. But what can you do? YOU CAN'T STOP. I had a moment yesterday where I thought fuck it; maybe I will stop trying so hard. Stop trying to do my best. At everything. Because it's brought me so much pain in my life, not living up to the idea I have in my head of all the things I need to be at all times. All the ways I think I've failed. But I don't think that's an answer and I don't think that'll happen anyway. Maybe the trick is, I have to start living my life with the belief that EVERYONE is doing their best, and trying their hardest. And if it's not good enough for me, or it disappoints, that's not their fault, it's not mine, it just is. I love my kids more than anything in the world and all I ever want is for them is to feel that and know it. I'm not writing this so you can comment that they will or that I'm a good mom or whatever.I'm just writing this because I assume I'm not the only one who feels this. And it's nice to not feel alone.
Reflecting on the Past: Lessons Learned
As Busy marveled over Birdie's incredible wit, she took a moment to reflect on past decisions. She remembered the time when her daughter would sleep in a hotel room with the family nanny so that Busy could focus on her work. "It made sense at the time, but now, I don’t know. Maybe she should have been with me," she admitted. This reflection shows just how much mothers second-guess themselves, even when they think they're doing their best.
Busy, who shares Birdie and her 6-year-old daughter Cricket with her husband Marc Silverstein, explained her relentless drive to be the best parent she can be. "I’m a person who has tried so hard at everything since I was a child," she wrote. "I try SO HARD. Everything I do, I’m doing my f—king best. 150 percent, 150 percent of the time." It’s a powerful statement that resonates with anyone who has ever felt the pressure of perfection.
The Realization: Perfection is a Myth
However, Busy acknowledged that "there comes a point (or many points) when you realize your best might not be good enough for someone else." She continued, "Or you don’t get the response you want out of it, or the success you want out of it, or the second season you want out of it." These are hard truths that many of us face, especially when we pour our hearts into something and don’t see the results we hoped for.
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Despite these challenges, Busy urged herself and others not to give up. "But what can you do? YOU CAN’T STOP," she emphasized. She admitted to having a fleeting thought about letting go of the pressure to be perfect. "I had a moment yesterday where I thought f—k it; maybe I will stop trying so hard. Stop trying to do my best. At everything. Because it’s brought me so much pain in my life, not living up to the idea I have in my head of all the things I need to be at all times. All the ways I think I’ve failed." It’s a raw and honest confession that many parents can relate to.
View this post on InstagramFound a mini me in NYC.
Love and Acceptance: The Key to Moving Forward
The Freaks and Geeks actress expressed her deep love for her two daughters, Birdie and Cricket. "I love my kids more than anything in the world," she wrote. To ensure they feel this love, she plans to "start living my life with the belief that EVERYONE is doing their best, and trying their hardest." It’s a shift in mindset that can ease the burden of perfectionism and help us appreciate the efforts of others.
Busy clarified that her post wasn’t about seeking validation. "I’m not writing this so you can comment that they will or that I’m a good mom or whatever," she explained. "I’m just writing this because I assume I’m not the only one who feels this. And it’s nice to not feel alone." Her honesty and vulnerability have struck a chord with many parents who can relate to her struggles.
A Heartfelt Response: Fans and Celebrities Chime In
It didn’t take long for fans and fellow Hollywood stars to respond to Busy’s post. Actress Kerry Washington commented with a heartfelt "XOXOXO THANKS," while Vanessa Lachey chimed in with "Love you soooo much!!! This is what’s in my head but you said it so damn perfectly! Thank You!" Even Busy’s husband, Marc, left a simple yet meaningful red heart emoji in the comments section.
Hours after posting her heartfelt message, Busy shared another Instagram update from her east coast adventures with her daughters. "Found a mini-me in NYC," she captioned a mirror selfie with her youngest, Cricket. It’s a sweet reminder of the joy and love that come with motherhood, despite its challenges.
So, don’t worry, Busy. You’re an amazing mama, and your honesty and vulnerability are truly inspiring to all of us!
