I love being a mom!
Tonight, Kathrynne and I just spent a long while playing together before she went to bed. She is at such a fun stage-- constantly learning and trying to mimic everything I do and say. She loves to be with me, to have me hold her, to sit in my lap, to have me rock her, read to her, or sing to her. She just wants to be with me.
I just love being a mom, if anyone hasn't figured that out yet! Yes, it's a lot of work. Yes, it's a lot of sacrifice. But it is so worth it. To have my little daughter look up adoringly into my eyes and just talk to me and say "I love you" in her own darling way... it melts my heart. How could you possible love anyone anymore?
Sometimes in the busyness of life, we can forget how wonderful it is to be a mother. We get overwhelmed by the dishes, the laundry, the cleaning, the never-ending work to do, and we lose sight of the bigger picture.
I know many, many mothers who are harried and tired, frustrated and worn out. You have so much on your plate and I don't know how you do it. I can easily get overwhelmed and I only have one child!
But, what kind of testimony are we giving to others, especially to young women who aspire to be mothers? We are to be joyful mothers-- loving our husbands, loving our children, and fulfilled in the high calling God has given us.
If you are not rejoicing where God has you, you need to step back and examine what is wrong in your life. Maybe you've overcommitted yourself, maybe you are pursuing things which God hasn't called you to. Eliminate and concentrate. You only have a short while with your children. Those other projects can wait.
I've had to learn this and re-learn this and I probably will continue to try and master this the rest of my life. We all need to constantly be reminded.
I just love being a mom, if anyone hasn't figured that out yet! Yes, it's a lot of work. Yes, it's a lot of sacrifice. But it is so worth it. To have my little daughter look up adoringly into my eyes and just talk to me and say "I love you" in her own darling way... it melts my heart. How could you possible love anyone anymore?
Sometimes in the busyness of life, we can forget how wonderful it is to be a mother. We get overwhelmed by the dishes, the laundry, the cleaning, the never-ending work to do, and we lose sight of the bigger picture.
I know many, many mothers who are harried and tired, frustrated and worn out. You have so much on your plate and I don't know how you do it. I can easily get overwhelmed and I only have one child!
But, what kind of testimony are we giving to others, especially to young women who aspire to be mothers? We are to be joyful mothers-- loving our husbands, loving our children, and fulfilled in the high calling God has given us.
If you are not rejoicing where God has you, you need to step back and examine what is wrong in your life. Maybe you've overcommitted yourself, maybe you are pursuing things which God hasn't called you to. Eliminate and concentrate. You only have a short while with your children. Those other projects can wait.
I've had to learn this and re-learn this and I probably will continue to try and master this the rest of my life. We all need to constantly be reminded.
posted by Crystal Paine at 10:16 PM
3 Comments:
Standing in ovation, here! I wholeheartedly agree. I LOVE LOVE LOVE being a mom. I thought I loved it before when I just had one child but now that I have two, I realize I've never had so much fun in my whole life!
Sure, the laundry isn't always put away immediately and the kitchen floor is often sticky but my boys are happy and healthy.
My husband is already talking about names for our next baby! (Nolan is only two months old and Ozzie is 2 years). I think Hubby is having as much fun or MORE than I am being a parent.
Your post is soooo true. I love being a mommy. George is so precious. He is starting to walk and he is just so cute. He walks like a drunken man, very unsteady and hesitant.He is also talking up a storm. Most of it I don't understand. His hair is getting longer and I will soon have to cut his beautiful red curls. :( Children grow up too quickly and it is so important to be there for them. I loved being a nurse but I love being a mommy even more!
-Zan
FYI: My morning sickness is gone and I feel great. My second baby is due March 12. The ultrasound is Oct.11. I'll let you all know the sex of the baby then.
-Zan
Yes, I can't wait to have my own! I know it will be so worth it, every minute I put into being a mother someday, Lord willing.
Tonight I am priveleged to go a baby shower for a lady who is expecting #14 next month! What a blessing!
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