I would like to say that this is what my kids look like all the time.
So sweet....so innocent....so loving....
So sweet....so innocent....so loving....
Unfortunately, this is the reality most of the time....
Yes, it's true. We are a completely normal family.
We fight,
we yell,
we hug,
we makeup.
That vicious circle of family life.
In our Sunday School lesson yesterday, we were discussing some of 2 Nephi, Chapter 2 to be exact and something struck me when we were reading verse 23.
(Talking about Adam and Eve here...)
"And they would have had no children; wherefore they would have remained in a state of innocence, having no joy, for they knew no misery; doing no good, for they knew no sin."
Does anyone else see the connection here?
No children= no joy AND no misery :)
My children are my greatest joy and my greatest misery.
You cannot have one without the other. If we had no misery, we would truly not be able to enjoy those great moments of joy in our lives and our lives would not be full.
My greatest joy in life is to be a mother. I have always loved being a mother (most days), but six months ago, I did not realize just how much I loved being a mother....until I was faced with the possibility of having to leave them.
It's been 6 months since our lives were turned upside down and as hard as it has been, I wouldn't change those past 6 months. Yes, even the chemo.
I would not change it because it has made me a better mother~a better person.
I am far from perfect and I still continue to yell at my children and lose patience with them, but I truly appreciate my role as a mother on a much deeper level.
So I will take the arguing, the fighting, the "she looked at me THAT way" moments, because along with those moments I get these...
"Mommy, you are the BEST mommy ever"
"I love you Mom"
"Mommy, can I rub your head? It's so soft!" :)
Being a mom is awesome.
What are your thoughts?
We fight,
we yell,
we hug,
we makeup.
That vicious circle of family life.
In our Sunday School lesson yesterday, we were discussing some of 2 Nephi, Chapter 2 to be exact and something struck me when we were reading verse 23.
(Talking about Adam and Eve here...)
"And they would have had no children; wherefore they would have remained in a state of innocence, having no joy, for they knew no misery; doing no good, for they knew no sin."
Does anyone else see the connection here?
No children= no joy AND no misery :)
My children are my greatest joy and my greatest misery.
You cannot have one without the other. If we had no misery, we would truly not be able to enjoy those great moments of joy in our lives and our lives would not be full.
My greatest joy in life is to be a mother. I have always loved being a mother (most days), but six months ago, I did not realize just how much I loved being a mother....until I was faced with the possibility of having to leave them.
It's been 6 months since our lives were turned upside down and as hard as it has been, I wouldn't change those past 6 months. Yes, even the chemo.
I would not change it because it has made me a better mother~a better person.
I am far from perfect and I still continue to yell at my children and lose patience with them, but I truly appreciate my role as a mother on a much deeper level.
So I will take the arguing, the fighting, the "she looked at me THAT way" moments, because along with those moments I get these...
"Mommy, you are the BEST mommy ever"
"I love you Mom"
"Mommy, can I rub your head? It's so soft!" :)
Being a mom is awesome.
What are your thoughts?
5 comments:
To tell the truth the "misery" associated with raising children is far less than the "JOY" that is well remembered. I think that as a grand parent I tend or try to overlook the misery and focus more on the Joy of life. I have come to understand that it is those joyful moments and memories that make this journey well worth the time spent in probation. Loved the pictures especially the "staged" confrontation. Love DAD
Oh that wasn't staged. I was taking pictures on Ellie's birthday and just happened to snap that one when they were being weird. So I guess in a way it was staged because Ellie wasn't really choking her brother, but I didn't ask them to do it. That's just how they roll. ;)
I totally agree! As hard and as rough as my days may be. I know at night I can always look at my sleeping children and get that confirmation of how much I truly love them and every night I know that I can go to bed and try to do better the next day. As annoyed and frustrated and angry as I get sometimes I often get the quiet reminder that I am their one shot at an earthly mother. I am the one that they will cry to, laugh with, be mad at, look up to ,etc. It's a lot of pressure but just having that reminder, knowing that I am the only mother that they will have gives me the motivation to be the mom that they deserve.
And as the mother of YOU, Brittany, Danette, Daniel and Sharise, I recieve the most JOY when I watch you all in your individual rolls as Moms and Dad, living the gospel and teaching your children the things that we taught you. (even though you all are doing a much better job at it) And I know Sharise is not at that point in life yet but it has been a joy to watch you grow in the gospel the way you have these past 9 mo. I certainly know that with misery comes joy and with joy comes misery. But with that misery we become stronger so that we can truly know the JOY! 6mo ago when we were blindsided with the news of you having cancer was really one of those times where I felt that "misery" but again with that misery there have been many joyful moments for me, getting to spend time with you and your wonderful family, that would not have happened other wise.
And at this point when you become the "Grandparents" you really only remember those JOYFUL moments in life the misery part of it has been zapped from your memory. I truly feel blessed to have the wonderful children that we have, I thank Heavenly Father everyday for all of you!!! Love you :)
Being a Mother is one of my greatest joys too!! When My world turned upside down I was hoping and praying for more kids and NOW I pray that I dont let the small things get in the way of my 2 amazing kids. Life is too short and before I know it my kids are going to be gone from the home longer then they are in the home. I too count my last year as a huge blessing and the life lessons I have learned I would never give up. Its awesome those small moments our Heavenly Father gives us to keep our minds and hearts on him. Good luck with Surgery!!!
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