Becoming a mom is the most wonderful thing that's ever happened to me. I honestly praise God every day for entrusting me with 2 mini people to love, teach, keep safe, have fun with, laugh with and enjoy.
But I won't pretend it's all fairy tales and birds chirping.
Never have I loved two people to my core. Have they been the beat of my heart, part of me, and been able to make me virtually die of adorableness AND frustration! They are tiny, cute, sticky, button pushers! They insist on eating the dog's food, they RUN to the bathroom anytime a door is left open and head straight to splash in the toilet, and they stand at my feet and yell at me as I work to make their lunch and dinner. I feel like a failure more than I'd like and I laugh more than I thought I could.
They rocked my world.
I went from having a job I loved (and would like to think I was good at) to being a stay at home mom. Dave and I went from 6 years of marriage, in a quiet house, with frequent date nights, to an absolute circus tent of a home and a life of chaos. I went from a very social life full of time spent with friends, adult conversation with co-workers, weekend trips and couple's dates, to most nights at home.
And they are more than worth it!
But, I won't lie that it's taken a while to "find my groove". It took a while for me to get the hang of getting them dressed, fed, out of the house, and managing to keep everyone (somewhat) sane in the process. Their first birthday was a big turning point for us. They were a little more "independent", moving to milk and sippy cups, eating normal food, being able to sit in a highchair and eat so that we could join friends for a lunch date. There were a lot of factors but it all added up to a really fun summer. We got out, we enjoyed fun activities, fun with friends, and I loved watching them explore.
This fall, P&C started a mother's day out program and are really enjoying it! Today was my first day for Bible study and we all loved it. They get to be part of the children's program while I have my study. They did great and it makes me so happy to know they are learning and having fun while I'm getting back involved in some activities.
This parenting thing is so fun. It changes daily. It is so humbling. It is so hard.
And it is everything I've ever wanted.
THEY are everything I've ever wanted.
6 comments:
Such a sweet post! I feel confident every mama who reads this is shaking her head in agreement with you. So hard, but SO worth it!
Love this entry! So true! And I will tell you as they get older it does get easier... BUT I would take that age back any day over my drama filled 9 year olds ;)
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Back in my old life, I would have read this post 11 days ago... but it's just as good now!! :)
Air High Five, Mama! Motherhood is the greatest blessing there is, but man I want to pull my hair out some days! You are a great Mama and you have the cutest twins. Oh my word!
Did I spy a pair of itty bitty Sperry's on P? Cute!!
Just wait until they start Kindergarten. In the fall, I always thought it would be a long school year...but it wasn't. Our girl started 7th grade this month and I still remember the day we delivered her to preschool. Makes me teary when I realize just how fast life has been.
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