The writer, Naomi, of a blog, I really enjoy reading found here, writes and links with other mom bloggers about motherhood every Thursday. I have linked on with some old posts, but I like the idea of sharing what is good about motherhood and learning from other mothers, so I am going to try and post something new about being a mom every Thursday. This is her request for posts, "For my 'Mother Heart' Linky I am looking for posts (old posts or new posts) that relate to mothering and motherhood. Experiences, tips, adventures, feelings and challenges that will help us feel connected and supported in our heart as we mother our cherubs."
Today was a very busy day filled with errands, a doctors appointment, car pooling here and there and such. So when it came time to make dinner around 7pm (late for us), I thought things would be hard with a bunch of crabby, hungry kids. Instead I found myself preparing dinner while my kids cheerfully set the table, cleaned the living and danced and sang with each other. I thought, "wow, I sure love my kids!" And I do.
Things aren't usually so rosey. Most of the time the kids do not pick up cheerfully while singing and dancing. That actually seems like it belongs in a Disney movie or The Sound of Music. But along with the diapers, and the tantrums, and the homework, and the laundry comes these wonderful moments when we all get along and it makes all the work completely worth while. I love being a mother.
5 comments:
these are moments to treasure for sure - I love it when I have special moments like this - it makes all the effort seem worthwhile and helps me to feel that we do having joy and happiness in our family. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing your family 'snapshot' with us! Naomi x
Hear-hear! You are right. It is such an organic process. Never entirely one or the other ALL the time. Followed you from the linky.
What a sweet post...thank goodness for these moments!
Stopping by from Naomi's blog. You have a beautiful family and a lovely blog.
Have a great day!
That is what we are all working so hard for...those small short moments of perfection.
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