I am a little behind blogging from the busy weekend we had, so today I am getting a chance to write. Since we just came away from mothers day I am going to write what being a mom means to me.
First and foremost being a mom is the greatest gift I have ever known. I remember when Tough guy was born 10 years ago and the feeling of panic I had because I was responsible for this little boys life. Very soon I was in the hang of things and I became a very comfortable mom. It came natural to me (probably because I am the oldest of a lot of siblings).
Then we added another little boy to our family and I remember the first outing to a store with both boys by myself. It was an adventure! I ended up nursing in the bathroom and trying to keep tough guy from touching anything. I went home and needed a nap.
Then after adding a 3rd child to our family I was soon taking all 3 to the beach by myself. I was more relaxed and felt like I could conquer the world.
Although parenting and training brings me to my knees and is the hardest thing I have ever done it is the most joyful and fulfilling thing I have ever done. I look at these little people God has blessed us with and I am overjoyed. When I stop and think of the responsibility my husband and I have to train these children in the way of the Lord , I could panic just like the very first day of being a mom. I know that these children belong to God and he knows the future he has for them. He knows the plans he has for them. I don't have to be in control. It doesn't matter how much I feel like I am not doing or how much I do. God is in control. What I have found is if I just enjoy them and have fun with them and get into their world and let them know that I am always here for them and that I love them even when they make mistakes, (and they will), we are building relationship. Relationship is what its all about folks. Rules without relationship leads to rebellion. Build a relationship with your kiddos and love will be the center of your home. 1st John 4:8 says, "God is Love!"
Do I keep up on my house the way I did before? NO!
Are there days when I need to be alone? YES!
Do I lose my patience? YES!
Do I get tired? OH YES!
Are there days I feel like I cant handle this job God has given me? YES
Are there tears? SOMETIMES
Would I do it again if given the choice? ABSOLUTELY, NO DOUBT ABOUT IT, YES!
I give all moms out there a challenge to get dirty with your kiddos! Play legos, house, barbies, etc.
I am not suggesting that you play all day and never get anything else done because that is not practical. Kids need to see parents put other people first. Kids need to be told sometimes, " I cant play right now because I have to get the bills paid." They need to see us serving other people too, whether its taking a meal to the needy or talking to someone on the phone about a problem they are having. Kids need to learn their place in the family, but what I am saying is enjoy them. There will come a day when they are out of the house and we can clean to our little hearts content. There will come a day when we can talk on the phone without being interrupted, or go to the bathroom in privacy. There will be a day when we can skip making lunch or walk into a room and its in order the way it was when you last saw it, but for this season of our lives our job is to live in a little bit of chaos and enjoy a blessing that is not always going to be here.
My wonderful and wise grandma gave me a poem when tough guy was born and I still have it on my fridge. I am not sure who the author is, but it goes like this,
Cleaning and scrubbing can wait till tomorrow
For babies grow up we've learned to our sorrow
So quiet down cobwebs, dust go to sleep,
I'm rocking my baby,
And babies don't keep.
I often read this to remind myself what is important in this season of my life!
God, bless moms who are weary and tired, give us the strength to persevere in this job that sometimes feels like its never ending, but in the same breath wishes to freeze time knowing it will not always be.
We spent mothers day at Bonneyville Mill hiking and playing in the water and we had a wonderful relaxing day just being together enjoying each other and building relationship!
First and foremost being a mom is the greatest gift I have ever known. I remember when Tough guy was born 10 years ago and the feeling of panic I had because I was responsible for this little boys life. Very soon I was in the hang of things and I became a very comfortable mom. It came natural to me (probably because I am the oldest of a lot of siblings).
Then we added another little boy to our family and I remember the first outing to a store with both boys by myself. It was an adventure! I ended up nursing in the bathroom and trying to keep tough guy from touching anything. I went home and needed a nap.
Then after adding a 3rd child to our family I was soon taking all 3 to the beach by myself. I was more relaxed and felt like I could conquer the world.
Although parenting and training brings me to my knees and is the hardest thing I have ever done it is the most joyful and fulfilling thing I have ever done. I look at these little people God has blessed us with and I am overjoyed. When I stop and think of the responsibility my husband and I have to train these children in the way of the Lord , I could panic just like the very first day of being a mom. I know that these children belong to God and he knows the future he has for them. He knows the plans he has for them. I don't have to be in control. It doesn't matter how much I feel like I am not doing or how much I do. God is in control. What I have found is if I just enjoy them and have fun with them and get into their world and let them know that I am always here for them and that I love them even when they make mistakes, (and they will), we are building relationship. Relationship is what its all about folks. Rules without relationship leads to rebellion. Build a relationship with your kiddos and love will be the center of your home. 1st John 4:8 says, "God is Love!"
Do I keep up on my house the way I did before? NO!
Are there days when I need to be alone? YES!
Do I lose my patience? YES!
Do I get tired? OH YES!
Are there days I feel like I cant handle this job God has given me? YES
Are there tears? SOMETIMES
Would I do it again if given the choice? ABSOLUTELY, NO DOUBT ABOUT IT, YES!
I give all moms out there a challenge to get dirty with your kiddos! Play legos, house, barbies, etc.
I am not suggesting that you play all day and never get anything else done because that is not practical. Kids need to see parents put other people first. Kids need to be told sometimes, " I cant play right now because I have to get the bills paid." They need to see us serving other people too, whether its taking a meal to the needy or talking to someone on the phone about a problem they are having. Kids need to learn their place in the family, but what I am saying is enjoy them. There will come a day when they are out of the house and we can clean to our little hearts content. There will come a day when we can talk on the phone without being interrupted, or go to the bathroom in privacy. There will be a day when we can skip making lunch or walk into a room and its in order the way it was when you last saw it, but for this season of our lives our job is to live in a little bit of chaos and enjoy a blessing that is not always going to be here.
My wonderful and wise grandma gave me a poem when tough guy was born and I still have it on my fridge. I am not sure who the author is, but it goes like this,
Cleaning and scrubbing can wait till tomorrow
For babies grow up we've learned to our sorrow
So quiet down cobwebs, dust go to sleep,
I'm rocking my baby,
And babies don't keep.
I often read this to remind myself what is important in this season of my life!
God, bless moms who are weary and tired, give us the strength to persevere in this job that sometimes feels like its never ending, but in the same breath wishes to freeze time knowing it will not always be.
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