I don't like to dwell on those harder days, but trust me, I have them along with everyone else. This week has been much better though. I had a few shining star moments that remind me why I do what I do. I think as mothers we live for those moments - those little pats on the back. The reminders that hey - it's not all about cleaning up poop, breaking up fights, and answering the same questions 20 times a day (why?why?why???). We are doing a good thing here and our children need us mothers more than anything.
My shining stars this week were...
Eli playing with his blocks and bringing these to me and telling me they are temples.
Connor waking up with the biggest grin on his face and coo in his voice like he'd had the best night of sleep ever even though he was screaming for hours and up several times. :)
Eli grabbing any non-kid book off the shelf and calling it his "Book of Mormon". Then sitting on the couch, opening it up and telling me he was reading about the Lamanites.
Connor starting to say "da-da-da-da" in the cutest little voice you could imagine.
Eli arranging magnets while I make dinner - "Look mommy! It's Eli!"
I sure love those boys. And I'm grateful I am their mother...even if I don't sleep. :)
6 comments:
That is the sweetest blog! You know how to verbalize what all young mothers feel. It is the hardest job you will ever do and the most important. Morhers are in partnership with the Lord and the only job you can't be replaced by someone else. Your children are so blessed to have you as their mother! I am so proud of you! Even when you are having a really bad day or week you manage to keep the humor in your blogs. Keep smiling because it sure beats the alternative:).
Oh Sarah! So sorry to hear about your week last week! Okay your boys are officially the CUTEST on the planet after that last post! That Eli- what a smarty-pants! I love the temple blocks and the fact that you took a picture of them. I am impressed Eli knows the letters in his name and talks about reading the Book of Mormon. Good job, mom!
I am always BAWLING when I read your blog! I love those little guys! And I love that you love what you are doing! Because you are doing the MOST important thing in the WORLD!!!! I love how you capture that in your blog!!! GREAT JOB!!!! (And Eli is AMAZING!!!!-maybe I am a little biased...)
I hear you. Being mom IS hard- some days. We've had one of those weeks too. Henri is not sleeping as well as I would hope, and I'm getting pretty tired of being tired.
I love the 6 month comparisons before. Eli's hair is SO cute!! Made me laugh.
Wow, I'm impressed he knows the letters to his name! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, you are a fabulous mom.
You have a great attitude about motherhood. It is definitely not a glamour job, but there is nothing that you can do that is more important, both now and eternally. You have an ability to mine the "diamonds" from the humdrum everyday moments. Keep up the good work!
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