You're JUST a mom?

Uh yes, I am a Mom! That makes me an alarm clock, cook, maid, waitress, teacher, nurse, handyman, security officer, photographer, counselor, chauffeur, event planner, personal assistant, Referee, ATM..... and I even scare away the boogie man! I don't get holidays, sick pay or days off. I work through the DAY & NIGHT. I am on call 24/7 for the rest of my life. I may not be anything to you but I am everything to someone.

Ha!  I just read this somewhere and had to share.  It's so very true - us mom's wear many, many hats & juggle many roles.  Throw in wife, sister, friend, daughter, ect in the mix and it can become overwhelming at times. 

Here is a picture of me at 29 weeks pregnant.  Still feeling pretty great, however, I am in panic mode about this pregnancy now.  All of of sudden, it seems so real and so right-around-the-corner.  I lay in bed at night stressing about what needs to be done to prepare for the arrival of this baby.  We haven't done a thing.  Haven't started the nursery, I haven't gone through any clothes, haven't cleaned out the old infant car seat/stroller/swing/ect.  I am starting to panic.  I often wonder how am I going to manage three kids so very young and close in age.  I hope I can divide myself up evenly and give everyone the love and attention they deserve.  And still make some time for myself.  These are the thoughts that are filling my mind.  Motherhood is by far the most demanding job I have ever held.  It continues to be a work in progress.  I am still learning as I go.  But it is the greatest and most fufilling journey I have ever been on. 

That I know. 

And that's what comforts me when I am up at night.