very humbled. I'm sure most of you watched Nie on Oprah. I just finished watching the last part on my DVR. It was kind of the final event of my latest life lesson. I feel like I've just started to realize how important a mother's role is in her home. I'm now embarrassed to say when I was newly at stay at home mom I felt so lame writing "stay at home mom" as my occupation. Right now, I couldn't feel prouder. I can't imagine missing moments like this. 
(This is what I found when I went to get him up from his nap. When did he get big enough to do that? I can't imagine not being around for this. Blogger wanted the second picture to be sideways. I tried but it insisted, so turn your head and enjoy.)
Or not getting the chance to set everything aside and take my boys on a walk or play outside on a beautiful day like today. I've been so richly blessed with a beautiful family. I am so grateful to have the responsibility of nurturing them. A task that I am just beginning to understand and realize its importance. It really struck me when Oprah (and I am not an O watcher) referred to making a sandwich for your child sacred. I love that she called it that. It really is so special. Not specifically sandwich making, I hope you're getting what I mean here:) Caring for our children is a sacred responsibility.
Right after I had BB things were very difficult. I had postpartum depression and the basic tasks of keeping three people alive during the day were a big challenge. I had a short fuse and I shamefully often exploded at BL. I hated the way I treated him and began to pray for Heavenly Father to help me be patient and kind with my boys and the kind of mother they deserve. I continue to pray for that every night. It's amazing how life lessons tear you down and build you back up taller than you were before if you are willing. There is something to learn from everything and no trial or hardship is given without reason.
I love my life... my husband, my boys. It isn't perfect and I'm okay with that. For now, my place is in the home and I couldn't be happier.
9 comments:
Well said, little sister.
BB is so adorable!!
i have felt the same way. this adjustment has been very hard for me but the rewards of serving my children and my family have far outweighed any and all of the challenges. thank you for sharing your thoughts. {i wish i could have seen oprah..}
shoot. gm took the words out of my mouth. oh and thanks for making a sandwich for mb the other day. :)
thanks for the pep talk. we have three days till i add another little one...yikes. your baby is sooo big and completely adorable. so fun to see the update.
I've always felt that way! :)
I loved this post. I feel the same way and can totally relate! Since I was laid off I have just completly enjoyed being a stay at home mom. I know it won't last forever, but I am enjoying every second while I can!! Miss you - and hope you're doing well!
You have cute little boys! And we would love to go dancing with y'all anytime once we move back to SC.
Hey Hope u have a tremedously fabulous day!!!!!!!sweet girl... I think it was time I checked out ur bloggyness!! I miss you so ur going to have to update k??????
bye bye now .... xoxoxo
Ok, your killin me, where is your blogging????? I am so loving this blogging thing, I want to see into your guys life, throw me a bone!!! :) But... if you are too busy with those little cuities I understand!!! Love you lots!!!
Hol
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