That's What it is all about...........

Before I was a stay at home mom (SAHM)or Mom for that matter, I was pretty much clueless as to all the work, patience and selflessness that goes into the "job". Sure, I knew it was long hours, no vacations, no sleep, etc. but I really didn't know what it encompassed. For instance, when your 2 1/2 year old says "need something from the bathtub" and you ask him what it is and he keeps repeating it time and time again while you are trying to dress him, then it escalates to a full blown fit, that is what I am talking about. PATIENCE!!!! For those of you who know me, that is not one of my virtues. I have already addressed the sleep issues in a previous post, I had NO.IDEA.HOW.BAD. Or about the trouble I would have trying to convince Wyatt to try and use the potty chair, figuring out why the girls can't poop, why they don't like peas, today, etc. I also never thought I wouldn't have time to do my hair, put on make-up or get out of my pj's and shower. I never gave these things a thought until I was a Mom.

Then I remember a day about 2 weeks ago when Wyatt and I went to the strawberry farm to pick fresh strawberries. How we talked about it the night before and he woke up asking to go to the farm. On our way he fell asleep in the car but awoke ready to go as soon as I parked. The excitement of looking at the chickens that were in the barn. Not to mention everytime I turned around, the red juice of the strawberries dripping out of his mouth and down his cheeks, him not able to answer a question because his mouth was so full of fresh, juicy strawberries. His excitement when I asked him if he wanted to pick another basket. The joy on his face.

















Then I look at my precious girls.

Every morning when I go to pick up Maggie and she is chatting away in her crib, the moment I look over the rail, she breaks out into a big grin and starts kicking her feet and waving her hands.













Ally is such a joy, all I have to do is give her a smile and she returns it with the eagerness a child has when he hears the ice cream truck. Her grin is so sweet and comes so easy, just a small kiss on her cheek produces giggles and smiles that can get you through your day.


So, that is what it is all about. The blessings that I have in my three children. The three kids that I honestly never thought I would have but am so blessed to be their mother. The years that I yearned and longed for them, MY babies. That's what it's all about......