When I was growing up and dreamed of getting married, having children and being a Mommie, I never really knew what all that entailed. I knew that Mom’s did so much for so many and always loved and respected my Mom for all that she has done for me over the years.
Even though I am a wife – I may not always be one. I will, however, always and forever be a Mom!
Moms wear so many hats and I’m often amazed at what all we can accomplish when we set our minds to it!
We are wife, mom, gourmet chef, short order cook, doctor, referee, entertainer, taxi driver, organizer, event coordinator, slayer of horrible monsters that lurk in closets.
We provide miracle kisses that heal all scrapes, scratches and other injuries that do not require stitches or casts.
We are alarm clocks to get the day started and the light switch when it’s “lights out” for the day.
We are the believer of dreams, encouragers to the end and the gentle shove out of the nest when fear arises.
We are a constant reminder that can’t never could and that won’t never will but if you think you can, then you probably will.
We are a light in the dark and the sunshine on a rainy day.
We sacrifice great things of the present for even greater things in the future.
We cry tears of joy as well as endure the tears of sorrow.
We handle untimely disasters single handedly while always knowing where the other shoe is.
We know that the book you need is on the 2nd shelf to the left – if you’d just look there, you’d see.
We multitask better than the most powerful CEO and can whip up a school project hours before it is due.
We will believe when no one else around will and keep pressing towards the prize when everyone else is at a complete halt.
Even though we hate it sometimes, we are also the bad guy in this story of life. Hindering our children from doing what they “want” to do when they think it is ok.
We are the policeman that strives to keep order and peace as well as the Security guard that keeps watch in the night for dangers that are lurking.
We are the backbone when they are weak, yet softly praying that when the kids are older they will have the courage to do what is right on their own.
We are determined to preserve and protect and will face the greatest danger for our children – all because we are always a Mom.
Even though the kids may think of us as strict, mean, aggravating, ridiculous, uncooperative, hateful and just plain behind in the times – we will always be MOM.
I used to tell my Mom that “I’ll never say that to MY kids!” When ever she said “Because I said so.” Did that hold true? NO, absolutely not. In all honesty I probably said everything she said and then some.
That is why I LOVE the video that is below. It reminds me that I am not alone. Other Moms say the same things to THEIR children.We are always a Mom and these things that Moms say will continue to be said by Moms all over the world!
Thanks Mom for always believing, loving and for giving me something good to grow up to be…just like you!
Me and Mom Mother’s Day 2010
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I’ve heard it said that if moms were paid what they earned through the amount of work they do at home, we’d all be making 6 figures easy! My own mom always felt like she didn’t do enough,,,but now that I’m a mom myself I think she’s my hero!
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Oh, God Bless You and your sweet Mama Heart this Mother’s Day!! We are all those things! It’s amazing how much your eyes are opened after you become a Mom. There’s nothing more rewarding and no “name” I would prefer to have!
Happy Mother’s Day to you and your mom! You are so right – mom are the real MVPs! You all balance so many different things and teach so many important lessons. I’m thankful for my mommy and all the other awesome mamas in my life.
LiveLifeWell,
Allison
Mothers really do work as hard as you say. The older I get, the more I realize how wonderful and selfless my own mom has always been. I want to be like her!
Looking forward to being a mom someday, but it is a monumental role!
I don’t know how I did life before I was a mom. I had SO MUCH TIME! I can’t believe how much time I wasted doing nothing before kids! But nothing has filled my heart with more love as learning to sacrifice for those I love.
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“We are the believer of dreams.” I think that’s what I miss most about my mother. She believed in my dreams. She did everything possible to help them come true. When I first started writing she bought me many writing books. After each of my books she bought me a small gift. I got notes when I sold an article saying, “I’m proud of you.” I try to continue her legacy with my own daughter, buying books for the season of life they are in, supplies for a teacher’s classroom and words of the joy they are to me.
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Happy Mother’s day to you and all the other mommas out there. May you know how loved and appreciated you are!
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I agree, you don’t realize all that moms do until you become one yourself or how much love your heart can hold. Being a mom is the absolute best thing that’s ever happened to me. Happy Mother’s Day!
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I’m thankful we have a day to celebrate mothers! Mine is amazing!
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You mom’s are tough. I am incredibly thankful for for Jenny and all that she adds to my life and to the lives of our kiddos. Thank you for the reminder of the many roles of mom. Wishing you a very happy, belated Mother’s Day!
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