Often I sit and watch my kids and wish that life was "as fun" for me as it is for them. I watch as they pick up a ribbon, and dance across the room with it, as though it is a magic sash. I watch as my son becomes a "rock"star as he plays guitar hero (okay I feel a little rock starish when I play it too), picking up a stick - which immediately becomes a weapon of some sort. I watch as they drag their stuffed animal dog around by a ribbon, pretending it is real dog. So begins the play, I begin rocking the baby, petting the new dog, dancing around the room. We laugh, and I stop and think - am I the kind of mom I "thought" I'd be?
I think of my beautiful, talented, amazing sisters and friends, and the mom's I know they are, and I wonder.... am I? I know that I have better mom days, and not so good mom days. I have days when I AM a fun, cool, mom. And I have days that I transform into the wicked witch of the west, riding my broom around the house, as my children run from my spells.... Thank goodness that they forget quickly, and give me another chance the next day, to "try" again. I love being a mom. Right now, living somewhere new, I am embracing this role. I am grateful that I am a mom. I am grateful that these little people we are intrusted with, love us, and teach us that life is so fun and magical.
To all my sisters and my friends, you are wonderful moms. You are wonderful women thank you for encouraging me, inspiring me, and motivating me to be better. I love you all.... have a wonderful day!
3 comments:
I totally question my mommy abilities all the time. Do I shelter them too much? Did I respond correctly to that problem? What do I need to do now to make it right? The questions are endless that scroll through my brain. I think I love blogging so much because it gives me a chance to get connected with other women that are in the trenches of motherhood with me. They understand how hard it is to be on my A game 24/7. Thanks for the inspiration you give to me. Love you!
Beautiful thoughts!!! Thanks for reminding me to stop and enjoy the ride through life. (sometimes on my broomstick as well.) Miss you!!!
Vickster -
You are amazing. I loved reading your thoughts on being a mom - I always knew you'd be the greatest mom ever, and you are. Your current experiences in Idaho remind me of my years in Blanding -that is when I realized that it didn't matter WHERE we lived because all the basic essentials of what my children needed to be taught and learn could be learned anywhere - I could express my testimony, teach my children the gospel, have FHE, be a good example, and do all most needful things no matter where we lived. Love ya sis! (I do miss you so much though and wish we lived closer) xoxo ... - Jac :)
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