Being a Mom



I realized that i have very few pictures of all three kids together. I need to work on that. I need something to feel guity about as a mom, I will just add this to the list. This is from 2011. Don't judge me.

It's probably the main way I identify myself. There is nothing in my life that brings me more satisfaction and self-worth. I am profoundly grateful that I have been blessed to be a mom. I can't imagine not being able to have children or losing a child. It makes my heart break for those women. This time of parenting is unique for sure. Our kids are all adults with very different personalities. I like sitting back and watching what kind of adults they are becoming. I so remember how much I have changed from my early twenties and constantly try to remind myself of that and hold our kids up in prayer.  At this point in my relationship with my kids I take the approach that saying less is more, with a huge dash of prayer. They have their own independent lives and don't need me giving my opinions and ideas on every little thing they do. Some things make me cringe but I pray and shut my mouth and try to remember I don't see the big picture like God does and could possibly not know the answer right now. It is SO difficult to shut my mouth, definitely an acquired parental skill. I have found more often than not they will end up talking it over with me or Rich anyway.

I have been blessed to have a wonderful mom that has always been encouraging and supportive. I also have a wonderful mother-in-law that has always seemed to love me unconditionally since day one. As a mom I am amazed by that because I still have a hard time thinking any girl or boy will ever be good enough for my kids.

Even though I couldn't be with my boys today I feel abundantly loved by them. Our three kids are my greatest blessings. Happy Mother's Day to all the special moms that read this today.

I have managed to get an alarming number of photos of Gun'r at the beach though. Don't judge me.