Each day I wake up to the same routine for two weeks in a row; Aj needs his specific morning routine and breakfast ready for him. My youngest needs his scrambled eggs or toast or cereal whatever he finally decides upon after 15 minutes of being indecisive. My daughter, the eldest of three, wakes up groggy but always has a slight smile on her face when she gets a hug from Mama. Each morning I wake up to children happy, healthy and thankful for their Mama who wakes up each day bringing them joy, but what I get in return is nothing money can buy.
Each day I get a new perspective on life, as I am working to ensure Aj’s day goes as planned, that there isn’t any kinks to offset him before school to get him frustrated. Each day I wake up ensuring each child’s needs are met, for when my children’s needs are met, so are mine.
My job is Mom.
Being a Mom has brought me absolute joy. Being a Mom has brought tears to my eye. Being a Mom has left me tired at an early hour. Being a Mom has left me wondering, “am I doing this right?!” Being a Mom has opened my eyes to the world through children. Being a Mom has brought me absolute joy.
When I can begin each day with hugs, kisses and I love yous and end each day the same; that to me is my success story.
It doesn’t matter what falls in between; the normal chaos of raising a middle child who thrives on his day to go as planned and structured the same each day while also juggling his two siblings that are more free spirited like their Mama. It doesn’t matter how drained I can feel at times and want to curl up and cry over the fact that my middle child is struggling. You see, my middle child may be struggling but he doesn’t see it that way. My middle child sees himself as a loved boy, with parents who adore him and work hard to ensure his life is lived to the fullest. My other children see a brother who struggles but is a joy to play hide and seek with or pretend play MineCraft or Sonic. My family sees each of us for the love we have together, because together we bring each other absolute joy.
This is my happy place, my safe zone and it is also that for my children. So when asked what brings me absolute joy, my reply is simple;
Being a Mother.
I love your positive look on things. Sometimes this being a mom thing is hard work and you always see the good things 🙂
I absolutely love being a mom. I think it is the greatest job in the world by far. There is nothing like a child’s love or smile!
I feel that our jobs as moms are the most important jobs of all! And often the most important jobs are the hardest!! It is all worth it when out of nowhere my little guy yells “mommy!” and then blows me a kiss from across the room 🙂
And people DARE ask Stay at home Moms what they do all day. You are a Mom – that’s the biggest job I can think of!! 🙂
How sweet! I have to agree with you, being a mother brings me the most joy too. Every day is an adventure with kids!
Love your positive post and your outlook! Being a mom is the hardest job of all!
Nothing has given me more joy in life than being a mother either. It’s the absolute best!
This is a great post! I love your outlook on it. I never realized how hard being a mom would be!
What a wonderfully positive post. I am struggling to be more positive.
we are lucky. every single day. it’s easy to forget to be thankful!
This is such a sweet post. I often feel the same way. I have been stuck inside with a 2 year old and a 2 month old since Dec. It is so worth it though! I usually try to drink 1 cup of steamy hot coffee before my day starts!
Oh, I completely agree! It’s my favorite thing in the world.
what a lovely post 🙂 so happy that motherhood brings you so much joy!
Hello Brandy
As always, you’re an inspiration. I too live for my kids – it’s our number one priority.
You’re fantastic to raise a family with such awareness for making one another feel at peace, as everyone does for AJ. I had a similar struggle with my daughter for years, not with food so much, but with routine and sensory issues. It still rears up occasionally (few times a week) but as they grow older and feel more in control of who they are and understand their emotions and other people’s needs better, I think they are better able to manage their own emotions (just an opinion).
I’ve been reading your blog for a while now and really enjoy it. Keep up the good work!
Being a mom is the best job in the world. I love waking up to see my kids (or rather waking them up to see me LOL)
Being a mom is the most stressful job in the world, but it is rewarding.
Being a mom is the hardest job I’ve ever had, but also the most rewarding. I’m so thankful that God has given me my 4 beautiful children!
More than anything else on this earth, I love being a mom. It can definitely be a messy job sometimes, but it’s all worth it at the end of each and every day.
I love how much and absolute you love your kids. My husband and I have not got to experience that yet.
Definitely being a mom brings me joy. It is one of the most under appreciated, non paying, sometimes very frustrating job, but my gosh, the happiness it brings is the best reward. ,
What an amazing attitude. I love every minute of being a mother to my daughter. She is everything I ever hoped for and more.
I tell everyone that being a Mom is a gift from God! Best job in the world.
I’m with you on those points… My happiest and best gift was/is giving birth to my twins… I’m grateful for motherhood.
Such a great take on daily life as a mom. There are challenges, but it’s so worth it!
my kids make me smile and laugh so that is a great reminder each day that Ineed to cherish them more often. I also love saying that being a mom is my job.
Being a Mom brings such a WIDE range of emotions- but you’re right– it is still absolute joy. You have a beautiful family and every reason to have joy !
This is a very sweet post. Being a mom is a tough job! But, the rewards are life changing. 🙂
Being a mom is the best isn’t it? It continues to bring me joy every day!
I loved reading this. I feel inspired now to kindle new joy. Lately I’ve felt like it was missing – now I need to go and change that.