I have no awesome Southern Californian Beach pictures (but I will soon :) or crazy stories of my kids (although I am sure I wouldn't have to think too hard for that one), just a typical boring breakfast photo from this morning and a heart full of gratitude.
I am grateful that I get to do what I've always wanted to do, be a mom. I am sure there's not enough money in the world to pay someone to take my kids, they are SO much work. There's also no way anyone would think they were as brilliant and love them like I do. But to me, getting to spend mornings and afternoons, time helping in their classroom, weekends and soon all summer makes me so giddy.
They are growing up right before my eyes and my heart literally doesn't know if it should be happy or break. These 3 are every thing I've ever wanted. To have the connection I do with them is the greatest gift.
When I was younger I had this vision of crafting all day with my kids and them listening to me and us just being so happy.
I am not sure what I was thinking because I don't craft, and things are physically and mentally a lot messier than I ever imagined.
But it's also so, so,so, so much better. I love them. I have fun with them. There's no one I'd rather be with.
I love this post.
ReplyDeleteAnd, funny story, I never thought I would do crafts with my kids. I thought we would do music. But we do crafts and no real music.
Aaawww, your kids love you right back I am sure. It is the sweetest thing.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I do occasionally determine it is time to water the plants when they start to wilt. Can't be helped. So don't be too hard up on yourself over that one.
That breakfast picture will be cherished forever.
ReplyDeleteIt will be a reminder of the simple yet wonderful times.
DeleteI just saw the mermaid post! I LOVED it! How could I have missed it? I'm going to put you on bloglovin' so I don't miss any more mermaids!
ReplyDeleteAnd I think it's awesome you got your dream of being a mom. I want to be a mom, but my body may not let me. :( I'm so glad you can!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful Marie!! I feel the same way about my 8 week old! I can't wait to be able to do things like help in her class etc but I wish I could stop time too because she is growing so fast! xo Meggan // Vintage Modern Mom
ReplyDeleteI agree Marie! Being a mom is the best job in the whole wide world...it's messy but oh so worth it! How come I envisioned myself crafting all day long too? With my unsteady hands and lack of artistic ability, that's never going to happen other than in my day dreams!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy these simple, but fun, carefree moments!
I'm so glad that you're enjoying something that you've wanted to do :)
ReplyDeleteMy friend was interning at a hospital and she told me that doctors in Canada at least work 24 7. It's sad to know that they're missing out on all these beautiful moments in their children's lives. Very sad indeed.
What an unbelievably sweet post.
ReplyDeleteI admire that you are so good with your kids and that it's obvious this is what you are meant to do. Not all of us find motherhood so easy. I just have no idea how you do it!
Hope you are having a great weekend filled with lots of beach days. It's chilly though, isn't it?? Weird weather for California.
My sweetest friend,
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry I am just now commenting. I haven't been on the computer or my phone much for that matter. Marie, I really enjoyed reading this post, as I do all of your "love" posts. What I am thankful for the most is that I can honestly say I relate to these same feelings you have. But, I will also be honest and say that six, seven years ago I had a harder time relating to this, and it was really hard. I'm thankful to be aware enough to have changed some things that have really helped me to be more connected and "in love" with my own children.
I am always so happy for you and your family and the love that you all have for each other. It's always very inspiring. All my love,
Shauna xoxoxoxo
It's moments like this, an everyday morning breakfast, that I feel overwhelmed with gratitude, too. We are blessed mommas. (And hey, all you did was exchange crafting for reading! What about those days you spend curled up in the bed, reading together? That's way more fun than crafting!)
ReplyDeleteAww this is so sweet! You are such an amazing mom!
ReplyDeleteIt is so true! No one can do the job or love them the way you can. Enjoy every little moment!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet and I can tell that your kids are so good, Marie because they know how much their parents love them. You're doing a great job!
ReplyDeleteAMEN!
ReplyDeleteI feel the exact same way! You couldn't pay me a million bucks to go to work and leave my kids all day!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this post! I feel the same way!
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