Being a mom has got to be one of the most challenging and fulfilling aspects of my life. Right now I can't imagine life any other way. Motherhood has caused me to stretch and accomplish things that I never thought I could do. I have been so frustrated and felt absolute joy. I have been in tears over it and have never felt more proud of myself. I have had to make challenging decisions and think beyond myself for answers. Raising these three girls is truly an adventure. It is amazing to bring up these little human beings who are starting to not feel so little any more. How is it possible that we are already done with diapers and babies and the constant needs of little tiny ones? In those moments it felt like things would never change. I thought those were the best days and hardest days and then we move onto the next stage and it is just as wonderful as the last. Sometimes I feel like I myself was just a little girl days ago and doing the things my children are doing. When did I even get here?!
I love my life and the changes that happen and watching my children grow into themselves. It is an incredible experience getting to know them in each stage of their own lives.
Mother's Day was great. I found myself thinking of my own mother and my grand-mothers and my mother-in-law and many of the mothers and women who have influenced my life. Women are amazing and the care we give to one another is so divine and sacred. I have been so blessed by the influence of faithful, strong, loving, and encouraging women. I look at my girls and hope that they are growing into those types of people. Being a mother can be so discouraging at times, but I am grateful for those moments when I just stop and observe. I realize that we are all doing ok and most of the time we are better than ok, we are doing great. A day and a moment at a time, right?
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