My Mother

So, I think the more kids I have, the more I am going to appreciate my own mother. Having a girl is different from having boys. There is just something very special about the opportunity to raise someone else to be another mother. It is both an overwhelming responsibility and a wonderful privilege. It has also made me appreciate even more the wonderful way in which my own mother raised me/prepared me for this opportunity.

Having her here the first couple of weeks was wonderful. She was a great blessing to our entire family. The boys adored her, and it was so nice for them to have lots of attention during the transition, and she cleaned the bathrooms so Cory didn't have to. However, I believe she blessed me the most. And it wasn't just the fun activities/ideas I got from her, my clean house, or the extra sleep/naps I got while she was here.

What I appreciated most was her absolute confidence in my abilities as a mother. Sometimes, I really struggle to believe that I am doing a good job as a mother. I worry a lot about if I am really up to this task. I want more than anything to do this job as the Lord would have me do it, and I spend a lot of time wondering if I'm measuring up. Having my mom here for those few weeks was wonderful b/c she made me feel like I can do this. She made me feel like I really am supposed to be these kids mother. There aren't many better feeling in the world.

Thanks Mom! I love you!