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| {Me and my spooky eye.} |
It's only Wednesday and I am already
looking forward to Friday. For the last three days, I don't think that I
have had more than 10 minutes to myself.
I definitely haven’t had the time to be able to sit down at my computer
and write something whimsical, or even better, something with substance.
I blog for fun. Not for pageviews. However, I also feel a certain obligation to
post something every so often to let readers know that I am alive, happy and that Lily is
still as cute as ever. At
least that is my intent.
Although lately I feel like all I have been doing
is running to the next responsibility, activity or therapy with little or no time to blog. In fact, I am sure that I haven’t had one
complete thought. I am in
robot mode. How can I write something
with soul if I am too busy being robotic? Looks like I may need to reboot. So, I’ll unplug while Lily is taking her much
needed nap and find some time to pull myself together and just think.
My thoughts turn to all you moms out there. All of you that have been doing this “mom”
thing for years—way before I ever came onto the scene. My heart is full as I type.
Since having Lily, I now look at mothers with a different set of eyes. I look at them in awe.
I stare at them in wonder while I am at the store, at church, at the
hospital, at the gym, at school, or just driving around with their cars packed
full of kids. All these moms that have
been doing this mothering stuff for years.
Yet, I am now only able to understand them since becoming one
myself. I look at them and I am humbled.
Being a mom is so joyful and rewarding for
me, but it isn’t always easy. I’d like
to think that I write plainly about this topic. The last thing I
would want anyone to think is that I got this “mom” thing figured out. I don’t.
I take mental notes every time I watch all of you mothers out there handling a situation with your child,
looking for a teaching moment or just carrying on with your daily responsibilities. It all looks so exhausting and yet you do it
with ease.
So, this post is for mothers. To all of you moms that have gobs of kids who pull
you in all sorts of different directions.
Or to you working moms that have to work all day and then come home to
children that want and need your attention—I know you must be tired. You are doing an amazing job! To you moms that hold a special place in my
heart; mothers that are caring for a disabled child with unceasing love. I am walking your journey, albeit a few steps
behind you. I am taking notes as I follow.
I am grateful to my own mom who dedicated
her life to her seven children, while managing on a tight budget and without
all the luxuries that I have today that lighten my load. She is an incredible mother, example AND
teacher.
I am grateful for my mother-in-law who raised a wonderful boy and turned him into wonderful man. She taught him to be adventurous, smart, caring, and thoughtful. More importantly, she taught him how to be a loving and wise husband and father. For this, I will always be grateful.
Lastly, to all you soon-to-be moms or
wanting-to-be moms that are working hard and taking notes to be the best person you can be now. When the time comes, you will be
wonderful mothers to children that were chosen just for you. Wait patiently,
because it will be magical!
To all you moms out there, I am humbled by
all that you do to care for your children with such love, compassion and
patience. Yes, I am talking to you. You mothers who are managing your day-to-day
activities while feeding, clothing, praying, giving, making moments memorable, teaching
and loving your children.
You are my examples. I am watching. I have always been watching. I see you. I learn from you and I am amazed.
