My heart was so overwhelmed today and saddened when I hear so many people talk about or write on facebook about how stressful their day was because of something they had dealt with regarding their kids and how it was "one of those days". I chose to think differently, "one of those days" to me means I was blessed to have yet another day on this earth with my children that God so graciously has given to me.
Yah, things are not always pleasant and story book perfect in my life, like today for instance. Snot running out of Peyton's nose getting on everything he touched and he was full of coughs and didn't want to eat a thing that I offered him (he would SCREAM and push it away and then cry). Brayden didn't sleep well the night before so everything seemed to set him off and Ashtyn had a rough afternoon (lots of tears dealing with friends and hurt feelings) with the neighborhood kids after she got home from school, I had this headache that would NOT go away and not to mention the huge pile of laundry that I had waiting for me to fold after I just did 5 loads of laundry. This would have been pretty easy to complain about. But if I didn't have a huge pile of laundry and dirty clothes every day --that would mean my house would be empty and I wouldn't have these precious kids and husband in my life. So the never ending laundry is so worth it to me.
And the rest of it... it's a learning experience for all of us...Each day we are given choices with how we are going to react to those experiences, with love or with anger, with joy or with frustration, with a happy heart or a grumbling attitude...and keep in mind there are these little eyes that are always watching which choice we are making.
There is no greater joy than being a mother. I was asked the other day what I love the most about being a mother.
I am not sure if there is one exact thing to pin point. I love absolutely EVERYTHING about being a mommy, even all those things I mentioned earlier the yucky stuff... I love that I have the opportunity to be in these situations daily and see the hand of God work in each and every situation.I love the smile when I wake them up in the morning. I love the huge hugs I get during the day. I love changing diapers and hearing Peyton giggle as I talk to him. I love seeing the smiles on the kiddos faces. I love hearing their giggles. I love watching them play together. I love watching them overcome a milestone or do something new. I love being a part of all their firsts. I love hearing those sweet and caring things they say to each other and to us. I love seeing their sweet and innocent faces when they are sound asleep. I love listening to them sing worship songs. I love their caring hearts and their love for God. I love their serving attitudes and willingness to help. I love that I get to watch them grow and learn. I love teaching them and seeing the results. I love hearing them say new words. I love watching them learn how to write, read and understand math and time. I love being the nurse and fixing their owies and how a simple kiss makes it so much better. I love when I make them their favorite meal and the excitement they have when they are eating. I love to hear their stories. I love our spur of the moment activities and trips. I love their love for life. I love their never ending hugs and kisses. I love that I have these precious children to keep me company and that I can do so many fun things with. I love their ideas that they are always coming up with. I love the precious snuggle time we have when we all talk about our day. I love that nothing is to big for or to hard for them that they are going to try whatever they are facing until they can get it done. I love hearing them pray and talk to Jesus. I love watching them stick up for each other, how they help each other out and protect each other. I love their love for animals. I love their love of being outdoors. I love their adventurous attitudes and how they can make anything fun. I love their imaginations. I love the memories that we make together.
At times I can get so caught up in this stuff... (the good stuff or the icky stuff) but something that I always need to remind myself each and everyday, that God called me to be their mommy and above all else I need to raise them to serve and love the Lord. By teaching them in every circumstance...the good stuff, the awesome times and the icky ones too I need to be aware of the choices that I am making and how I am reacting to what is going on.
It is such a joy to be able to do this, to be a part of this amazing gift...motherhood.
These pictures just fill my heart with joy and love and make me so thankful that I get to be their mommy.
Yah, things are not always pleasant and story book perfect in my life, like today for instance. Snot running out of Peyton's nose getting on everything he touched and he was full of coughs and didn't want to eat a thing that I offered him (he would SCREAM and push it away and then cry). Brayden didn't sleep well the night before so everything seemed to set him off and Ashtyn had a rough afternoon (lots of tears dealing with friends and hurt feelings) with the neighborhood kids after she got home from school, I had this headache that would NOT go away and not to mention the huge pile of laundry that I had waiting for me to fold after I just did 5 loads of laundry. This would have been pretty easy to complain about. But if I didn't have a huge pile of laundry and dirty clothes every day --that would mean my house would be empty and I wouldn't have these precious kids and husband in my life. So the never ending laundry is so worth it to me.
And the rest of it... it's a learning experience for all of us...Each day we are given choices with how we are going to react to those experiences, with love or with anger, with joy or with frustration, with a happy heart or a grumbling attitude...and keep in mind there are these little eyes that are always watching which choice we are making.
There is no greater joy than being a mother. I was asked the other day what I love the most about being a mother.
I am not sure if there is one exact thing to pin point. I love absolutely EVERYTHING about being a mommy, even all those things I mentioned earlier the yucky stuff... I love that I have the opportunity to be in these situations daily and see the hand of God work in each and every situation.I love the smile when I wake them up in the morning. I love the huge hugs I get during the day. I love changing diapers and hearing Peyton giggle as I talk to him. I love seeing the smiles on the kiddos faces. I love hearing their giggles. I love watching them play together. I love watching them overcome a milestone or do something new. I love being a part of all their firsts. I love hearing those sweet and caring things they say to each other and to us. I love seeing their sweet and innocent faces when they are sound asleep. I love listening to them sing worship songs. I love their caring hearts and their love for God. I love their serving attitudes and willingness to help. I love that I get to watch them grow and learn. I love teaching them and seeing the results. I love hearing them say new words. I love watching them learn how to write, read and understand math and time. I love being the nurse and fixing their owies and how a simple kiss makes it so much better. I love when I make them their favorite meal and the excitement they have when they are eating. I love to hear their stories. I love our spur of the moment activities and trips. I love their love for life. I love their never ending hugs and kisses. I love that I have these precious children to keep me company and that I can do so many fun things with. I love their ideas that they are always coming up with. I love the precious snuggle time we have when we all talk about our day. I love that nothing is to big for or to hard for them that they are going to try whatever they are facing until they can get it done. I love hearing them pray and talk to Jesus. I love watching them stick up for each other, how they help each other out and protect each other. I love their love for animals. I love their love of being outdoors. I love their adventurous attitudes and how they can make anything fun. I love their imaginations. I love the memories that we make together.
At times I can get so caught up in this stuff... (the good stuff or the icky stuff) but something that I always need to remind myself each and everyday, that God called me to be their mommy and above all else I need to raise them to serve and love the Lord. By teaching them in every circumstance...the good stuff, the awesome times and the icky ones too I need to be aware of the choices that I am making and how I am reacting to what is going on.
It is such a joy to be able to do this, to be a part of this amazing gift...motherhood.
These pictures just fill my heart with joy and love and make me so thankful that I get to be their mommy.