Thankful to be a MOM!

Well over the past couple of weeks I have to say that I have felt overwhelmingly BLESSED...there is no other way to describe it. This past week (Thanksgiving) I had a chance to think about what I am truly thankful for at this time and there is one thing that stands out more than any. I am so grateful to be a MOM.

I can't think of anything I would rather be doing in my life at this time than changing diapers, reading bed time books, getting excited about first smiles and giggles, watching my 2 1/2 yr old learn to sing and dance. I love holding Audrey in my arms as she is falling asleep, and when I set her down she wakes up almost as if she knows I'm no longer there. I love hearing Lydia pray, talk about nursery or sing "Jesus wants me for a sunbeam." I love seeing her play with new friends and tell me things that she observes. It cracks me up that she points out every X-terra or Infiniti and tells me "Hey thats our car!" I love waking up every morning and knowing that I have two beautiful DAUGHTERS to spend my day with, I truly have no greater joy than providing for them and trying to help to shape their lives. I can honestly say that I feel so honored to have this opportunity and I am going to try to enjoy every second of it. I have already started to see how quickly it goes by (i.e. Lydia is almost 3 and Audrey is already 2 months old...where does the time go?) I always want my kids to know that I truly loved every minute of being there mom, even cleaning up the spit up, changing numerous dirty diapers, wiping snotty noses, and I am even willing to sacrifice my body (ha ha ha!) I know for a fact that my muffin top may never be the same (I wish I could be like the Seinfeld episode, and take the top off i.e. top o' the mornin to ya!)

I also realize that I am far from perfect, that I will make many mistakes as a mom along the way. I have already seen first hand how horrible I feel when I lose my temper, and how quickly Lydia is to forgive me. I know that even though I am bound to make many more MISTAKES I am going to try my hardest to learn from them and do better.

I also want to say thanks to all the people who have been amazing "MOM" examples in my life. My own mom, my mother-in-law, grandma's, sister-in-laws, and especially my best friend Meg. Meg is a true example of what it is to be a mother, to be selfless and patient. Meg thanks for your example to me, we are so excited for you to welcome your 2nd into your family and we can't wait to meet the newest addition of your darling family!

Overall I can't express enough how THANKFUL I am, and I always want to provide the love and support that I was given throughout my own life!