You see, my kids are getting bigger. Every second of every day they grow and change.
Isaac this morning took one look at my empty oatmeal bowl and said "Mommy oat-meal ga-gone" (Mommy's oatmeal all gone!). Three (or is it four?) words - for the first time.
Mason and Charlotte continue to bring me weeds...er...I mean beautiful yellow flowers out of our yard with such pride. Mason says to me "You're such a good Mom" and it melts my heart.
Charlotte crawls up on my lap just to have a cuddle, then she's off to play with her brothers again.
I can't stop it, sometimes I wish I could...halt the world so I can steal an extra minute with my little ones. Every mother I've ever known says "Enjoy it while they are little, it goes by so fast". I'm trying, I DO enjoy every single minute, and YES it is going by fast. I love being a Mom...I smiled today as I sprayed stain remover on their filthy clothes as I put them in the wash. I laughed as Isaac played 'this little piggy' with my toes as I sat and read to Mason & Charlotte (he loved going wee-wee-wee). I got a lump in my throat as I watched all three of my babies - lined up from biggest to smallest - standing in front of the mirror diligently brushing their teeth before bed. They are the sweetest little souls I will ever know...and I'm proud to watch them grow. I try my best to look at motherhood as a blessing, not a chore. Don't get me wrong, it's a LOT of work...the laundry is endless and I'm constantly in the kitchen...but I can't imagine doing anything else. I am so thankful God has led me to this, to motherhood, and to finding such joy and peace in staying at home with our children.
These years when they are little are so precious. I'm reveling in their innocence. It won't be long before Mason won't let me kiss him goodbye in front of his friends, before Charlotte forgets to come back for one last hug when I drop her off at school, before Isaac realizes there's more to his world than Mom. But for now, right now, we have three beautiful children who depend on us almost completely...who look to us for everything...who love their Mom & Dad...we are their world. I'm soaking it up.
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4 comments:
What a great post! Thank you for reminding me to enjoy it, not dread the laundry and hate feeling like a short order cook. You ARE a great Mom! :)
exactly what you said!
we are so blessed and lucky - what a wonderful reminder to us all.
:)
Such a wonderful post! All of your posts and pictures have a happy and blissful tone. I love it! Sounds like you absolutely love being a mommy and even better...your kids love it too!
Holly
Sonia! I started feeling a little silly about my post so thank you so much commenting and I am so glad to see that the feelings are mutual! It is a wonderful job we have. I miss you!
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