Enduring or Enjoying

I read this and LOVED it! Good reminder and steps that I have tried to live by even before reading it. I'm not great but I sure want to enjoy my role and life as a mom rather than endure it because I know for a fact, the moments that can be wished away are coupled with moments that we will miss and try to relive (in memory, pictures, or video) once they have come and gone.

Living in the moment and keeping in mind that are kids are doing the very best that they know how are things I hope to always implement so I don't have any regret on how I spent my days as a mom… especially in their young years….

"Little kids hate sit-down restaurants, shopping and waiting in line at the post office. Little kids love crafts, making messes and trips to the park. These days I shop and eat out a lot less, and, as much as it pains me, I’ve stocked up on glue guns and glitter."

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Are we asking the right questions?

There is an ever growing trend of mother's asking if they are happy. And in answer to that question some are leaving the home to find more fulfillment.

As we do soul-searching it is important to make sure we are asking the right questions.

Visualize scouring your bathroom. If you asked yourself,

"Am I happy scrubbing this toilet?"

Your thoughts and feelings could quite naturally feel disgusted and entitled to be doing something more 'worthwhile'.
Now visualize the same scenario but replace that question with,

"What can I learn from scrubbing this toilet?"

Self-talk is powerful."Why" questions often are victim-based. If we re-phrase with "what" questions we will find we are taking an active role to bettering our life.

Finding JOY as a MOM

My mom is the most incredible example of this! She is so happy to be home, home with her kids. Growing up, she would always squeeze me so tight and express to me how sad she was that summer was coming to an end. I have heard most mom's express the exact opposite. They are thrilled and counting down the moments for their kids to get back into school to give the mom a little extra freedom.

I was so blessed to have a mom that didn't see it that way. She found JOY in being a mom. It is what she looked forward to, It is what she planned her day around, we were the center of her world. I can't even tell you the security and love I have as an adult because of a mom that cherished her role and a father that honored his role.

It takes effort, but it is possible for every mother to enjoy what they do. And feel complete! Not needing or aspiring for anything more than the noblest of them all, a MOTHER!