Over the last few days I have been thinking about how much I love my "job" as a mom. Of course there are days that make me want to pull my hair out, and moments that I get really really REALLY tired of correcting behavior. BUT, those moments fall away quickly, and I feel incredibly blessed to get to be the mom to our three kids. To get to be with them, and know their hearts.
When you stay at home, you don't get the recognition that you might get at a paying job...no raises, no promotion, no extra vacation days. So, it's the little things that I treasure...like how Peter will walk up to me out of the blue and whisper, "I wuv you mommy." Or, how Natalie will be perfectly content playing, but then turn around, run to me for a snuggle, and then return to playing. Or how Luke draws absolutely precious and hilarious pictures of our family. The list could go on and on. But, the bottom line is that I am blessed. God is incredibly gracious and generous...isn't He?
4 comments:
Yes, He is! What a sweet post; thank you for sharing it! Not only has God blessed you with three beautiful children, but also with a heart that recognizes them for the gift they are. Continue treasuring them, Jenny!
What a great post Jenny! I was thinking the exact same thing today - I spent the day in Monrovia doing my exit interview and handing in my WV badge! On the drive home I felt so affirmed that I made the right decision. No one is running up and cuddling me or drawing me pictures just yet, but I'm still enjoying it. :-)
We are blessed and your children are SO BLESSED to have you as their Mommy! Love you and your sweet kids!
Pup - you have a great perspective and you couldn't be more right on. We are blessed!
Love you all!
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