Mother's Day

I am so grateful to be a Mom to these three little cuties.  

I feel like life kind of passes us by in phases.  That hasn't changed at all since I have become a Mom.  First you go through the wanting to be a Mom phase.  This is a painful and exhausting phase.  I am so glad that one is over.  Next you go through the new Mom phase.  I loved that one. It was an incredibly overwhelming time for me. I loved having the time to just hold Cameron and snuggle all day long.  I spent a lot of time wondering how I will ever teach this little soul all that he needs to know.   Next you go into a phase of Mom of babies.  This is a time of major juggling.  I felt like this phase required the most physical sacrifice on my part.  I didn't have as much time to run or read or cook or do things I enjoy doing.  It was at times very difficult to try to meet the needs of all of my three little ones.  However watching them develop into little people was amazing.  Their first steps and first words.  Learning to express thoughts and opinions.  The funny things they did and said.  At the time I thought this was my favorite.  Now I have entered a more independent phase.  I love this phase as well.  My kids are growing up to be incredible people.  Cameron has grown so much socially over the last year.  He is easier to manage and he is learning self control.  He is very responsible with his daily and weekly responsibilities.  The girls don't need me to meet their every need.  They make their own lunch and they play outside with friends.  I have been able to start reading more and I am even starting more home projects.  (its been awhile).  I miss certain things about having babies. Sometimes I beg my girls just to let me brush their hair.  I wish there was a dial that allowed me to reverse time just for a moment but I love watching my kids grow. I feel like I need to just get out of their way and watch them conquer the world.  I am so blessed to be a Mom.  The girls enter Kindergarten next year.  I don't know what to do with myself.  I am sure I will volunteer more at the school and spend more time in the temple.  I will miss them terribly when they are gone every day.  I am not looking forward to that phase but I am sure there will be things I will like best about it.    Yesterday my family took very good care of me.  My girls brought me breakfast in bed that they had made in preschool.  Dave made me a yummy breakfast.  They let me take a long nap.  Then Dave made dinner and dessert.  We went for a walk with the dog we are dog sitting.  Cameron made me a card.  It was a beautiful Mother's Day.  I know that I would love being a Mom regardless of circumstances because I love my kids.  However having a husband who loves me and his children and who is supportive of anything I want to do, who honors his priesthood and serves diligently makes the job of being a Mom that much easier and enjoyable.  I love my husband for giving me the opportunity to be a Mom.  I am grateful that I can stay home with my children and play with them.  I am truly blessed.