Some Days Are Better Than Others

Ah...the days when I just cannot seem to get all four to settle down at the same time for quiet time so I can have at least 30 minutes to myself to just sit and think. Or just sit and not think at all. It was one of those days when the older two did have quiet time, and when their time was up that's when the younger two finally decided to rest. Most days I just have to roll with it. Patience is a virtue. Grace is a gift. I'm learning that with each child that I have I'm not as patience, laid back or even as nice as I once have thought I might have been back when I was a single girl. And of course, motherhood can and will do that to you. Push you to your greatest length, and just when you say "I can't do anymore"...you have to continue to do more. There is no 9-5 clock in - clock out, 30 minute lunch break, or paid vacation time. This job is 24/7...and I do mean 24/7 if you have those little ones that still can't quite sleep all through the night sometimes, on top of all the work throughout the day.

For the moms that stay home, and people ask you "what do you do" or "where do you work".... Don't be ashamed or feel you have to prove anything to anyone. A stay at home mom (or a working mom) has one of the greatest responsibilities to raise a human being...not to mention multiples. I joke that my job title must be professional juggler. At the moment I am currently juggling  homeschool teacher to a kindergartener and 2nd grader, a cook/chef (that tries to make as many meals as possible with real food to nourish these little ones), a maid ( that does the housekeeping for a 3 story house), personal assistant (as I try to keep up with all the dates of social events or gatherings that we are invited to or a part of), nurse to all that are sick and in need, loving wife (who trys to remain peaceful when my husband comes home...even though that does not always work out), super model (seriously, I'm kidding...but I'm not about to let everything go down the toilet because I have kids. So, I do try...key word "try"...to look as nice as I can for my husband and as a role model for my kids that I still give a care about myself as well as them.), and last but not least a mom that trys to divide her heart into 4 equal parts giving an attentive ear to their stories, hurts, excitements and lots of hugs and kisses for all. In the midst of that there are so many other facets to life that I didn't even touch on, but being a mom or home maker is definitely not a one task job.

So, here's to all the moms! Parenting is a huge job, keep doing what you do! Be proud of your job. Be proud of your calling. Motherhood is a beautiful thing. And I believe it can bring out the best in us if we allow it too.