Mother's Day

 It's an exhausting job isn't it, being a Mom?  We get up everyday and as sure as the sun will rise we care for our little ones.  We wake them gently and carefully because it is this one small step that sets the tone for the rest of the morning.  The difference between a getting to work on time with 3 happy faces and getting there late with a headache and tears hinges on this...on us.  We have so much more control than it seems.

It is hard to always remember that it is their best interest that we need to be mindful of.  They are watching us, our words, our body language, little sponges picking up all that we say and do.  You can be certain that even though they can never hear us when we want them to, it is exactly when we think they aren't paying attention that they decide to tune in. Selective hearing at it's finest.  There are so many things that they have to learn, and so much is through our actions as parents.  You know the saying, "Do as I say, Not as I do?" .  That doesn't work.  Sure you can teach them what is right and wrong, but if it is acceptable for you, why not them?  "Actions speak louder than words", now that one has a bit more impact.  

We do our best, I do my best. I want everything for my children, yet I want them to work for it. To appreciate it.  I want them to love and be loved and be in love.  I want them to happy, to have a reason to laugh and to embrace it. To be sensitive, caring and kind.  I want them to know they should never start a fight but by all means, they should defend themselves. I want them to be confident in who they are, no matter what. I want them to know how they feel and that they are justified for feeling that way.  To be able to cry when something goes wrong, and that it is always okay.  They should have a passion for something, for anything, just something that will always be dear to them.  I want them to try new things and give them a fair chance.  I hope that on most days something gives them butterflies in their stomach, something good is happening.  I want them to never be afraid to ask for help, to know they don't have to do it all on their own.  I want them to never worry about money, not because they have a lot but because they learned how to manage it, how to save.  I hope that they will always be kind to other children, no matter what.  I want them to be respectful of other peoples feelings and opinions and to keep an open mind.  I want them to smile and be silly and make believe forever. 

 Being a parent is a big job, you carry a heavy load but for the most part it is a heavy load of something absolutely positively wonderful.  If only half of my hopes sink into these two babes they will be well on their way.

I know Mother's Day is supposed to be about me, but really it is all about them.  Without them, I wouldn't be a mother.  And being a Mom, well that is really all I ever hoped I would be.