I love my job.
Have I mentioned that before?
Each day of Motherhood is a mix of the mind-numbingly monotonous, the dizzyingly divine, and the completely unpredictable.
Take last Wednesday, for example. One moment, I was changing a diaper and running donations over to the Goodwill, and the next I was discovering one of the oldest and most complete dinosaurs ever unearthed, with my kids.
Right now I am *supposed* to be making my house look semi-clean before my in-laws arrive, and I'll need to keep my kids happy and get a nice dinner made some time in the next three hours...all while holding a nearly two-year-old to keep her from crying/screaming. I have had many a high-stress job in my lifetime. I sort of thrive on that kind of pressure. But the job of Motherhood is by far the most demanding and tries my skills day in and day out.
I will be turning 33 years old on Friday. And I have been a Mother for nearly five years. I've earned my fair share of wrinkles and extra pounds during the time, and the Lord has taught me a LOT...but I am happy to report, that I really enjoy my career as a Mother, and there are still things in life (like old dinosaur bones) that amaze me and fill my mind with wonder.
I hope it stays that way for a long, long time.
Amen.
ReplyDeleteHey Jocelyn, did you know we are the same age?! I agree though, the wrinkles, the belly, the thighs (not saying you have these...) the strech marks...all badges of honor. I wouldn't trade my little men for my old body back at anytime. What a blessing being a mother has been to me. (although in two years I will have a teenager so that may change! :D)
Thanks for reminder, this job IS the BEST.
ReplyDeleteI love it too.
Speaking of love, I LOVE YOU!
Excited for your post!
the reward is watching your little ones parent your grandkids and not having to mother the grandchildren!!!
ReplyDeleteYou really are the cutest mother ever!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe it's already been 5 years since you had Guy! Time flies when you're busy being a mom. :)
ReplyDeleteSerene's right. You ARE a very cute mom. And, I would think, a very good one.
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With teens in the house, sometimes I need reminders at what a great job I have...
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