Today, I find myself reflecting on how blessed I am to be a mom. When I was a little girl I remember day dreaming about the day when I would have kids of my own. I have always loved being around kids, playing with them, babysitting them. Even in high school when talking 'deep' with friends I'd mention I wanted 10-12 kids! Can you believe that!? Even as a teenager. Of course, I didn't really 'know' what I was talking about. My mom would say 'we'll see if you say that after you've had a few'. Oh, the wisdom in that!
These sweet, beautiful, healthy, happy little souls have made me MOM! I love that! I love that they all still call me mommy. Even the soon to be teenager (yikes!). I love being their mom. They make me proud. The make me a stronger person. They make me grow in holiness- in good times and in difficult times. They've already taught me so much and there is so much more ahead.
I am so thankful, today and every day, that God has entrusted these 6 children to our care! I wouldn't have it any other way!
I wanted to share SOME of my favorite things about being a mom...in pictures...
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I love seeing their character qualities come out as they grow up. THIS one is intense especially when she's competing on the soccer field. I LOVE watching the kids in their various activities. |
Creativity at it's best. #3 is the creative one in the bunch. Here she is videoing 'lessons' on the iPad, so her younger sister can learn to play a specific song. |
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I love watching the kids GROW in love with each other more every day. This picture says it all. THIS melts my mommy heart! |
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BEAUTY is in the eye of the beholder! I love being present and able and excited about these growing up kids. Their changes, their challenges, all of it excites me! |
VACATION! Family vacations are the best! |
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DISCOVERY! Watching them learn, either with me or on their own...that's the best! |
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TOGETHER! I love it when we're all together. I feel especially blessed when we're making memories that will last their lifetime AND we're strengthening our family bond. |
TEAMWORK! Seeing them work together at ANYTHING makes me a proud mommy! I'm especially proud when they accomplish something hard together. |
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CUTENESS! It's easy to think of grabbing the camera in a moment like this. PURE SWEETNESS. |
HARD WORK. We are bound and determined to teach our kids what it means to work hard. Like DH said to #2 this weekend..."with privilege comes responsibility." I couldn't have said it better myself. |
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DRIVE! DETERMINATION! These are strong attributes for anyone to have and when I witness my kids display this I just grin. There's just something about it. I haven't put words to it yet. |
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