motherhood

I have heard that being a Mother is the greatest calling in life. I have also heard that it is the hardest. I would have to to agree with both of these statements. Have you ever just had one of those days...or weeks is more accurate? You know, the kind where everything that comes out of your mouth, you wish you could take back. Even as I am saying things, I have a flash forward of my four children struggling in life because I said the wrong things at times. I hope they are more resilient than that, but I want to have a greater ability to bite my tongue or not cause them feelings of guilt because of how I am feeling on any given day. My children are amazing, I must say. They are so forgiving of my imperfections and my learning curve. Each one of them has a unique ability to let me be human and mess up without holding me too accountable. They have taught me so much and I thought I was to be the teacher. Here is a list of some of the things I have learned from my children...

Forgiveness
Laughter
Being yourself
Crying, just because
Absolute, Unconditional love
Creativity
Patience
Passion and zest for life
Faith
Imperfection is okay
Loyalty
Trust
Infectious giggles
To love someone so much it hurts
Dreaming and pretending is key to a happy life
Growing up is hard, but necessary
Communication
To say "I'm sorry!" OR "I was wrong, please forgive me."
Hugs and kisses make things better
Innocence

The list could go on and on. The point is....whenever I think I am being the Mom and teaching my children valuable lessons in life, I learn just as much or more from them. When I am less than perfect they cut me some slack and love me anyway. There is no guilt, no mind games, just pure motives and unconditional love. My children make me better. As I watch them grow up, I almost feel sad, yet I know that it is necessary.

Thanks for all you teach me and your patience and tolerance for me as your mother. I love you, Jenny, Julesies, Lacey, and Jakey.