The Motherhood Mission

Let's be honest for a minute, shall we?

This whole mothering thing is tough stuff.

I've often said that I truly wish someone had been honest with me about what motherhood was really all about before I had children.

I truly believe that society sets women up for disappointment in leading them to believe that every day as a mom will be filled with hugs, kisses, and compliments...

That we will spend our days snuggling and staring into the eyes of a child who only wants to please us....

That we will always say nice things, always get along, and that this child will bring nothing but joy to our lives.

Please don't misunderstand what I'm saying here;

I ADORE my children. I would do anything in this world for them and could not possibly be more thankful for the chance to be their mom.

However, perfect everyday it is most certainly not.

In case you're new around these here parts,

life in my house has been anything but peaceful during these past few months.

Take a little trip down memory lane with me, mkay?

my recent hospital extended stay

playing catch-up

a slice o'lyme

slippin' and slidin'

and

the recent move

Point being: life is tough....

and I've been so caught up in keeping my head above water lately that I feel like I'm missing out on so many of the joys that motherhood has to offer because I'm too busy with all the ends and out of life.

And my kids need and deserve better from me.

So, in an attempt to do my girls justice, I will be attempting this:

Love, love, love.

I found it on Pinterest and instantly knew that it was something I wanted to use as a stepping stone to reconnect with the reasons I love motherhood.

I feel that having a list and sharing my journey with you will keep me more accountable and possibly encourage some of you to join in and participate as well.

If you do decide to work through this list with me, will you please leave a comment and let me know? I'd love to hear what you have to say and see what you come up with to help you focus on the positive aspects of mothering rather than the no and stop that that often comes with this oh so bumpy ride.

I'll do my best to stay in order, but I'm pretty sure I'll jump around within the thirty days, meaning I'll make them work to fit my schedule, because while I wish I could just pause the rest of my life to focus on mothering with a smile, that's simply not the case. As I complete each one I'll share it with you....maybe several clumped together in one post. No promises that each one will get its own, partially because I'm sure I'll miss a day of posting here or there.

And while I have your attention, today I will be completing # 8.

After a little math, I have come to realize that Libby has about 627 more weekends before graduating from high school, and Hollyn has about 852.

While this may seem like a lot, considering that there are 365 days in a year, combined with the fact that I feel like I've hardly seen my kiddos since school started, this has really given a big kick of perspective.

Here's wishing you a wonderful mid-week and promising to be back very, very soon.

And, while you're already here, how about you share your favorite thing about motherhood with me in a comment? I'd love to hear what helps you balance all the wonderful moments that come with the job with the ones you'd rather not redo.

And when I return, we shall discuss Lib's "whip my hair experience".

It's worth waiting for....take my word for it.