Earlier on this week I wrote about the top ten task within my job and how hectic it can be sometimes as a mom. However difficult it may seem to cope with a extremely full platter it’s still the most rewarding job which I have.
Here is a list of 10 things which I love and am thankful about motherhood.
- I get to spend most of the time with my 3 darlings.
- I learn something new each day from the kids.
- I get to actively participate in their growing up years and shower them with all the love and care that I can offer them.
- It’s a humbling experience but I do learn how to be a more patient and better person.
- Learning again from my kids how to enjoy the simplest things in life.
- It gives you the incentive to learn and do things that you never thought was possible.
- It makes you sit down and take note of your own actions and how they can impact the kids. You become less impulsive.
- I get to enjoy hugs and kisses and hear ” I love you” on a daily basis. It’s great being affirmed by your kids that they love you.
- I get to play dress up and do activities which I didn’t get to do when I was a child.
- It makes you cherish and enjoy what you have more then when you were not a parent.
What do you love about motherhood?
What’s your best memory about being a mother?
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MJ
January 12, 2012 at 4:33 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Number 5, definitely! It’s witnessing those little moments like stomping in puddles, crunching autumn leaves, or being allowed to stay up a little later and have ice cream… makes me appreciate all those things more too.
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katesaysstuff
January 12, 2012 at 11:01 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Love this post. I too love how parenting kind of forces you to be the best version of yourself as much as possible
Thankyou for joining in Thankful Thursday:)
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Brandy
January 12, 2012 at 11:40 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
I love to see my kids smile and that I spend my days with three people who will love me and I will love them no matter what. It is wonderful to teach and learn from your children, I think it’s the best gift in the world!
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foreverfriends
January 12, 2012 at 1:23 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Great writing! Love esp 3,8 and 10
jfb57
January 12, 2012 at 5:26 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
That’s a great list!
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Linda
January 12, 2012 at 6:46 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Wonderful list – and so true! I know I am probably a lot older than most of the others here – my children are all grown with children of their own – but I still remember and cherish the process! Thanks for the clarity and honesty.
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dumb mom
January 12, 2012 at 8:07 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
I wish I was learning to be more patient. I used to be more patient when I was teaching obnoxious 8th grade boys than I am with my own 3. At least that’s how I feel!
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Anita
January 12, 2012 at 10:44 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
What a great list! There’s nothing quite like being a mother with all it’s ups and downs. One of the best things about being a mom is seeing your children turn into wonderful adults…and then to become a grandma!! Yes, something for you to look forward to. It happens faster than we know!
Cathy Kennedy
January 12, 2012 at 10:48 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
The best part of motherhood is being at home with my children. This is something I’m happy I have been blessed to do for the past 23 years, and I wouldn’t change a thing. My fondest memories are of my small ones sitting next to me, as I read a story to them. They loved story time. It’s an excellent way for mommys and children to bond. I’m eager of grandkids to cuddle up in my lap, so I may read to them.
Galit Breen
January 12, 2012 at 11:00 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
I love your list! ANd oh yes, that #4- so very true!
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Sue
January 13, 2012 at 2:27 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
I loved being the mother of small children, but the very best thing about motherhood is having adult children. I can’t tell you what a pleasure they are to me!
And oh yes, the grandchildren thing is amazing.
=)
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JDaniel4's Mom
January 13, 2012 at 2:54 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
I learn from and with my son everyday! It is one of my favorite things about being a mom.
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storybeader
January 13, 2012 at 3:16 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
it’s amazing what things you can learn from young children. Honesty (through their innocence) is probably the most enjoyable! {:-Deb
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selfsagacity
January 13, 2012 at 11:30 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Wonderful photos of the kids. I love your list. It’s like soaking up everything about being a parent.
1) the best part of being a mother is when i see how effective my teachings are to the kids. How it helps them make decissions and choices that are better for them.
2) the best moment is seeing them all together, happy, playing and joking around with each other.
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bridgetstraub.com
January 13, 2012 at 12:38 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Great list. i’ve always been grateful that even though it has been a financial struggle, for the most part I have been able to stay home with my kids.
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H
January 13, 2012 at 2:54 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
I enjoyed the little things like building sandcastles, glueing all sorts of ‘junk’ onto paper, pushing the swings in the park, being fascinated by steam trains…
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Buckeroomama
January 13, 2012 at 3:37 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
I agree with what you wrote. I love rediscovering the world through my children’s eyes. Being a mother is infinitely more rewarding than being a highly paid corporate executive, That’s what I told myself when I left the corporate world and I still have not changed my mind about it.
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Actually Mummy...
January 13, 2012 at 10:09 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Those are all lovely reasons to be thankful. The love, when it comes, of my children is like nothing else worth having on this earth! That’s my best thing
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Dana @ Bungalow'56
January 14, 2012 at 7:52 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
The best thing about being a mom is having my kids grow up into people I enjoy being around. They are awesome!
Dana
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JamericanSpice
January 14, 2012 at 11:04 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
I love that I get to once again experience being a child because I get to do all those childish things with my children. I missed out on my childhood having to grow up in an orphanage without love and care, so this is wonderful.
2. I remember the first born. It was that time I truly realize what love feels like. It was awesome!
Great list. I agree with you. I feel so blessed that I get to spend all this time with my children.
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Katherines Corner
January 15, 2012 at 12:46 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
What a wonderful list!!Thank you for participating in the Thursday Favorite Things hop. xo
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Jenny Matlock
January 20, 2012 at 10:14 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
I admire that you appreciate the time you have with your children.
So many young mothers I know now just can’t be bothered waiting for their children to grow up. It seems they shove them toward adulthood so quickly just so they can be selfish with their own time.
This was a wonderful post.
It gives me hope for the future of our world.
Hugs and A+
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