This week has been busy but nothing is finished.
I have started many things like redecorating, potty training, and bottle feeding(Have no fear, we are trying to prep Lil for when I go to work so only 1 bottle a day) but I have yet to check off a single thing on my to do list and I am exhausted!
I have wiped up potty training messes, sat on the floor in front of the potty and read stories, bathed Fast Eddy 4 times today alone, and fell asleep while I held the screaming extreme separation anxiety baby. Is the work of a mother ever finished??
My "Duties" but....................
Changing diapers but I get to kiss chubby baby feet
Rocking them to sleep while I just want to lay in bed but I love to rub their head while they sleep in my lap
Constant worrying but I get to turn to God in prayer
Giving baths but I love to smell them after I have covered them in Mustela baby oil after their bath
Cleaning cuts but I get to hear "I wuv you mama"
Getting peed on a night but I love Cuddling with them in our "Family bed"
Singing "I will always Love you" by Celene Dion to Fast Eddy until my throat hurts but I love that he loves my singing voice
My job comes with some awesome benefits doesn't it?
My duties as a mother are never done, and when I get to a point where I feel like I am close to being done, like potty training...................a whole new door opens. When I start complaining about having to do my motherly duties, I need to remember that I am ever so blessed to have duties to complain about. I am sure there are thousands of women who would long to have these duties. I will not take my children for granted, but instead Thank God every day for choosing me to carry and raise these beautiful children. I only hope that I can be as good of a parent as my heavenly father.
Here are my current work in progresses.
"Lord, Thank you for every minute of my day, as stressful as it might be I am thankful beyond words. While sometimes I feel that you have more faith in me, than I do in my self.........I know that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me, and I know that I am never alone in this journey. I give you my heart, mind and soul.....Lord refine me."
I have started many things like redecorating, potty training, and bottle feeding(Have no fear, we are trying to prep Lil for when I go to work so only 1 bottle a day) but I have yet to check off a single thing on my to do list and I am exhausted!
I have wiped up potty training messes, sat on the floor in front of the potty and read stories, bathed Fast Eddy 4 times today alone, and fell asleep while I held the screaming extreme separation anxiety baby. Is the work of a mother ever finished??
My "Duties" but....................
Changing diapers but I get to kiss chubby baby feet
Rocking them to sleep while I just want to lay in bed but I love to rub their head while they sleep in my lap
Constant worrying but I get to turn to God in prayer
Giving baths but I love to smell them after I have covered them in Mustela baby oil after their bath
Cleaning cuts but I get to hear "I wuv you mama"
Getting peed on a night but I love Cuddling with them in our "Family bed"
Singing "I will always Love you" by Celene Dion to Fast Eddy until my throat hurts but I love that he loves my singing voice
My job comes with some awesome benefits doesn't it?
My duties as a mother are never done, and when I get to a point where I feel like I am close to being done, like potty training...................a whole new door opens. When I start complaining about having to do my motherly duties, I need to remember that I am ever so blessed to have duties to complain about. I am sure there are thousands of women who would long to have these duties. I will not take my children for granted, but instead Thank God every day for choosing me to carry and raise these beautiful children. I only hope that I can be as good of a parent as my heavenly father.
Here are my current work in progresses.
"Lord, Thank you for every minute of my day, as stressful as it might be I am thankful beyond words. While sometimes I feel that you have more faith in me, than I do in my self.........I know that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me, and I know that I am never alone in this journey. I give you my heart, mind and soul.....Lord refine me."
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What a beautifully written post! Your children are absolutely darling-it is so obvious how much you love them take care
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What a beautiful prayer for your children. I am one of the ones that the Lord had not seen fit to bless me with children-hence, I continually work with families and children. I consider it a blessing and am thankful that He allows me to continue on.
There is always strength through Him.
You are such an inspiration (and maybe a bit of mind reader). I was thinking the same thing yesterday, as I attempted to introduce homemade apples to Pea Pod. I tried feeding her and she tried spit balls. She was more successful than I was. ha, ha. I am definitely grateful to have this experience. Thank you for this post.
It is so true- we need to focus on the good things more!! Lovely post and it just put me in a happy place!
Your kids are adorable!!
Good luck with potty training. We are there too!
I am an AP mom happy to have found your lovely blog. I love your have to..but..list. It helps me today!
Beautifully put!
Hey, I tagged you in a photo meme. Come on over and hope you can join in the fun!
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Great post! I work is never done and at times its tiring.. but I wouldn't trade it for the world!
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