Motherhood

Motherhood has to be one of the most intense and exhausting jobs a mother will ever face. There's the sleepless nights with a newborn, where they think it's time to play... if they're not screaming, sick, throwing up, or any other things that leave moms wondering if they're not doing something right. We walk around with bags under our eyes, praying for a moment to take a nap, while keeping up with any other children we may have, as well as housework, meals to be made, and expectations of our spouces, friends, schools, etc.

I feel lucky, Emily sleeps. She doesn't scream (except the few temper tantrums that she's thrown, when she gets ticked, which are actually quite cute). She hasn't been sick yet, and hasn't thrown up. She's easy. One of the easiest babies I've ever met. She's full of so many smiles, she rarely ever cries (with the exception of her carseat). She is incredible.

I have never in my motherhood years, received the gift of the words that I've received from Emily's dad. The thanks for what has been given up to be a mom - the thanks for all the time it takes - and the appreciation for it all, plus Emily.

What incredible words to hear. With all it takes to be a mom, amazing how something so simple can mean so much. How it can be so relieving and empowering. I feel as if I've breathed in a armful of energy - and rather then feeling the missing of certain things in my life, I feel as though I've been given renewed energy for what means the most to me in this world, as I step in to the next day of motherhood.

I love being a mom, so very very much. I love each of my children, and love all I'm able to give them. It really is the most important thing on this earth, being a mom - the raising of our children - since it's these children that are the next generation. I hope that I'm able to guide the ones under my care to the very best of my ability.

And my next big challenge is being handed to me..... being a mom to teenagers (my 14yo son and 11yo daughter). I think I'm well enjoying Emily's infancy right now :)