I'm feeling better about the whole sacrifice thing. I think I just need to sleep a little better at night. When I'm rested I am more than happy to hang out and nurture my babies.
Maybe I'll get out for a run this week so I can nurture myself a little.
I have been hearing about the 'phenomenon' of mom bloggers. One news cast mentioned that it is a way for us to rid ourselves of the loneliness that comes with being home with kids. I have to say that I disagree. I would not say that I am 'lonely'. How can I be when I am surrounded with little people hugging and kissing me all the time?
Actually I think we love to blog for a couple different reasons.
1) Our job is really...really hard. It is constant. We get up early,stop late, and it just never stops. It is nice to have support. Nice to know there are more of us out there doing the same job and recognize that it is indeed difficult. It is nice to have a network of support from people doing the same job. There is nobody that understands our trials better than another mother. Fractly I'll take my advice from a mother of 6 before I'll listen to an 'expert'.
2) Our Day is filled with the funniest moments that only WE find funny. Man our kids are funny. It is so much fun to share our stories and moments...especially with other moms who can laugh along with us. Honestly these are the moments that makes me glad that I am here. Glad I spend my day taking care of them. The chance to witness the discoveries and to witness the impact I have on them. Who would not want to spend a day at the park in the sun with the ones I love? I would not trade it for anything. It is just nice to share it with those who understand....and perhaps explain our craziness to those who don't :)
So in closing I guess my take on motherhood is that it is the most tiring,daunting,difficult,draining,exciting,wonderful,joyous, and rewarding job.
A big peanut butter and jelly face mess.
Thank you Lord for putting me in this position. I will CHOSE JOY because someday I know you will also give me the opportunity to sleep through the night again and all this chaos will pass me by too quickly.
2 comments:
I totally agree with you Alyson!!! So true!!! Love this post! Thank you!!! :) have a wonderful Monday!
Being tired has really affected my parenting this past month! I haven't had a break from my kids in over two months also, and I find myself taking less joy in them and being very easily angered. So definitely try and get out for your run! And take a nap if you need it :)
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