Motherhood

I was reading a blog this morning that talked about how much easier it is to focus on the hard parts of being a mother than the things you love about it. I can definitely testify to that. I remember after Aiden was born I didn't understand how other mothers could say they loved being a mom. I was sleep deprived, frustrated by how hard it was to breastfeed, get use to this new lifestyle change and all the unknowns that come with a new baby. I loved my new baby but didn't love how I felt. Well luckily it got easier and I started to see what the other moms were talking about. But there are still days, or some times several times a day, that I want to just go back to bed and let some one else deal with the kids! But then there are the great moments that make all the stressful moments worth it. Like when Aiden tells me out of the blue "I love you mommy!" or "I'm having fun mommy!" while he helps me clean up, or when he thanks me for making him dinner with out being prompted. Or when Emma breaks out in her cute little laugh, when she falls asleep in my arms, looks at me with those big blue eyes and then rests her head on my chest! I love my children and know what I'm doing as a mother is the best and most imortant thing I could be doing right now. I'm so grateful for every one of those rewarding moments I get from them. Every time I sing "I Am A Child Of God" to them I'm reminded of what my responsibilities are to them as their mother. Hevenly Father has entrusted me with these sweet spirits and I'm so blessed to have them in my life. This quote was on the blogger's site as well and I think I'll be putting it in my home somewhere. I love it!