Being a mother is the most incredible job in the world. Yes, photography is cool and all, but where would I be without my inspiration? My kids are my joy and inspiration in so many ways.
Sure, they tend to make life a little more complicated. I've lost sleep - lots of sleep! - since they got here. My clothes seem to never fit. I can never vacuum enough, tidy, wash, or scrub enough - like magic my work seems to undo itself within minutes. It now takes at least an hour to simply get out the door to go anywhere - and usually longer than that. "Free-time" - what's that? Not to mention all the training and teaching that must be done! They rely on me completely, and its my job to be there for them.
But it's more than a job or a responsibility. It is a joy and a blessing. Sometimes it's easy to loose sight of this when scrubbing makeup out of the carpet, or when suffering through a sleepless night with a fussing baby - but really, besides meeting and marrying my hubby, they are the best thing that has ever happened to me. God has shown me such love through these little ones, and I pray every day that He will help me show them love in return - in a way that they will feel right down to their little souls.
I am very blessed to have a Mother who did this for me. I always thought she was a great mom, but it is only now that I have begun to comprehend the extent of what she has done for me and the rest of my 6 siblings. Now I realize what a brat I probably was! lol But she was always there for me. Always ready to listen. And though in no way perfect - always loving.
Mom, I love you. Thank you for always loving me. You've taught me the most important part of how to be a good mom. With God's help, your grandkids will be the better for it. :-)
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