Most days I feel consumed.
Some days I feel entirely overwhelmed.
Sometimes I yell. And then I get mad at myself.
Everyday I clean up the kitchen, only for it to look like a disaster again.
I put away laundry, only to find three more loads.
I cook dinner. And then have to make another meal because I can't get my boys to eat what I prepared.
I go to Kroger with three kids in tow, and then come home to find out we have no more milk.
I can't keep up.
Some days I am too consumed with keeping up, to notice just how GREAT motherhood actually is.
Then I remind myself to relax. Just breathe. And drink it all in!
Turns out, I have some really AWESOME kids.
Beautiful kids.
On the inside AND out.
And it turns out, this is the BEST CAREER I have ever had.
Do I get paid? You bet your bottom dollar I do. I get paid with love, appreciation, and most importantly, with not missing a single moment of their tiny lives. Their tiny lives that are growing by so fast. I get to EXPERIENCE it all. I get to be the first to witness all of their milestones. I was present for every first smile, first step, first day of school, first time riding a bike, first time singing the ABC's.....ect....
I was there for it all.
So as I am reflecting on Motherhood as Mother's Day is coming up - I have come to the conclusion:
I am busy.
I am worn out most days.
But I have never felt more LOVED or NEEDED in my entire life...
And for that, I am grateful.
Forever grateful.
3 comments:
Emily- what I admire about your mothering, is that you have made your children your priority and not your housework. You need to know that the housework will always be there but your kids won't. So, try to give yourself a break and know that those beautiful children could care less about a well slept floor or polished furniture or clean laundry. What they really need and love is YOU. Happy Mothers Day to a fantastic mom.....
Emily - I ditto what your mother says. I'm so impressed with you and your mothering skills - you do have your priorities in the right order. You are the richest woman in the world in my way of seeing things. And your children are too. They could not have been blessed with a greater Mom than you! Love and admire you more than you will ever know. Love always, Aunt Peg
Well, I just want to hang out with YOU more.
It's been THREE YEARS since we've done that. I need more great moms LIKE YOU in my corner, to encourage and cheer me on.
You are a beautiful mother, that CLEARLY has Love at the center of your pulse.
You show up.
You start over.
You are humble.
Somedays... just saying it all "outloud" and being REAL is what a good mother is.
You are a Warrior.
Happy Mother's Day, friend!!!
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