December 12, 2014
No matter what people tell you, what you learn in books (or online), what you’ve seen in others . . . NOTHING can prepare you for parenthood. There is literally no understanding until you hold that precious little life in your arms.
Before having children, life was all about me (and sometimes my husband. Haha). I could stay out late, I could sleep in, I could be spontaneous with just about anything, my house was spotless and I could do pretty much what I wanted when I wanted – I could even be reckless!
The day my first son was born, he taught me a love I didn’t know was possible. Everything in my life became about him first. Everything I did was contemplated as I thought about him first. Everything I wanted out of life was now about him.
He taught me a selflessness I didn’t know or comprehend until I held him in my arms.
I learned that I loved having the responsibility for this little person’s life. In taking care of him and being a stay-at-home mom, I have learned that this is the most important job I could ever have.
I learned that spending time with him was more important than having a spotless house. This became even more important with each additional child. It is apparent to me now, that the desire for a spotless house is totally impractical – a lost cause.
I learned that I need to take care of myself so that I can be here for him and his brothers ALWAYS.
I learned that all decisions in my life were now prioritized around this little person that now governed every bit of my life.
My husband and I now have three sons and my life is so fulfilled. I can’t even describe how much I love being a mom. Knowing that I created them and they are a part of me, I will always hold them in total wonder.
Being a parent has it’s challenges, peaks, and valleys. They are so worth every minute of seeing them grow, learn and become their own person.
They are the reason I live and breathe – my “WHY” and I want to provide a better life with more experiences for them.
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