Challenges and Joys

• Keeping a 10 month old safe but yet not confined.
• Putting food on the table that the 4 yo will not only try but actually eat.
• Keeping TV time to a minimum even though it is quiet time for me. ;-)
• Challenging the children to learn new things on a regular basis while still making it fun.
• Being honest with all dealings with people, without necessarily sharing every thought in my head.
• Putting yourself out there to try new things on a regular basis.
• Patience in many many many things that I would rather NOT be patient about.
• Being at peace with "where" I am at the moment.
• Holding my tongue when I have something I feel needs to be said, though it probably only feels that way to me.

• Watching the baby do something for the first time.  
• The joy in your child's face when they reconnect with you after a day away.
• Knowing that you made a difference in someone's life today.
• Connecting with loved ones, especially ones that you haven't talked to recently!
• Having a productive conversation with someone whom you have a strong difference of opinion.
• Healthy children
• Wonderful friends
• Stepping up to a challenge and succeeding!

Mother's Day

As I check on my babies before going to bed myself, it strikes me...I always wanted to be a mother.

I can remember wanting to hold my children in my arms and love them with all that I am.  I wanted to teach them as much as I could, the best way I knew how. 

Though, my life isn't what I had envisioned, God entrusted me with these two souls.  It is my job to try to mold them into fully functioning, happy, well adjusted adults.  I will always do my very best to do just that.  I know I am not perfect, nor will I never make a mistake...probably many...but I can do my very best!!!

I am so blessed!!   I go to bed tonight with just that thought.