Motherhood

Just a note of what I find to be amazing about being a mother.

• the words "ma, ma"
• "love you, see you in a little bit, will you come check on me?" said by my five year old (every night) at bedtime
• watching my boys hug on each other and walking together holding hands
• my 20 month old hugging my five year old when the older one gets hurt and cries
• the bond that breastfeeding a baby creates
• my oldest when he sucked his thumb and had to have his favorite blankie (at five he still wants his blankie at times)
  
• my youngest walking around looking for his bunny (he calls for him saying "munny, munny"
• ornery grins while in time out
• making me laugh when I am desperately trying to discipline ( I so did this to my mom!)
• praying with them when we hear an ambulance/fire truck/police car (my mom did this with us)
• my oldest asking Jesus in to his heart at three
• my oldest telling me that I am pretty or that my outfit looks beautiful
  
• wearing my baby in my sling...and watching him fall asleep
• getting kisses, hugs and giving back rides
• watching my oldest learn to ride without training wheels
• listening to my oldest thank the Lord for the animals and all creation (his words)
• watching the boys light up when they see their grandparents (and knowing that we are so blessed to have such wonderful parents)
• watching them clap their hands and sing songs
  
• having my five year old tell me that he never wants be a husband or have any "junky kids"
• watching them interact with other children

Oh, I could go on and on. They are such blessings. Some days I think I am going to lose my mind. Most days I have to remind myself that I am the adult and that I will not let a five and almost two year old control my emotions. They are amazing little boys and I am so glad that they are ours. Motherhood is a huge responsiibility...but I am glad that I was given the opportunity.

I would love to hear your thoughts, tips, stories or struggles with motherhood or parenting. Enjoy!

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