I am a mother,
that is why I was finally able to get dressed up nicely and will still not be going anywhere this morning.
I am a mother,
that is why my two year old is yelling ‘I wanna booger’ and means I am to clean up his super sized sneeze.
I am a mother,
that is why my oldest child breaks down and picks a fight most mornings on her way to school, she knows she can trust me to still care.
I am a mother,
that is why my oldest son tries to lie to me and I see right through him and he can’t help but tell me and I punish him for the lie and hug him for the truth.
I am a mother,
that is why my husband took our only vehicle to work today, told me to have a relaxing day, while my four year old threw up in the kitchen.
I am a mother,
that is why I am so very thankful for the days when there isn’t a cold or flu in the house, thankful for the opportunities to get dressed up and make it out and thankful when I do have the family vehicle at my disposal.
I am a mother,
that is why I will find the opportunity to enjoy quiet time, slow time at home, catch up clean up time, read a book time today in between boogie rescues, flu bucket clean up and extra hand washing.
I am a mother.
I signed up for this and so much more… but today is about the ‘this’.
TTFN
“I signed up for this…”
This is SO good! All mothers need to read it and be reminded of our blessed calling to get to be a mom, even when it’s difficult.
I love this post! And I hope you don’t have to do too many bucket clean ups. Your positive attitude is infectios and I really appreciate your example to me…even if you’re ‘the same as me’ at times too. I hope there is sun shining through your windows today!
Beautifully said, Becky. Even the battles and struggles are blessed if we allow them to be, as Christ uses all our everyday things to sanctify us.