Realizations of Motherhood

I've been a mom for over 5 years now.  There are a few things that I've noticed with raising my two boys:

-  NOTHiNG can fully prepare you for motherhood.  Before Brian was born, I heard people say things like, "You'd better sleep as much as you can now.  You'll never sleep the same again once your baby comes."  And, "Live it up now.  Life gets so much harder once you have kids."  Man, I should've gone skydiving when I had the chance!

-  Most days, it's not worth the time and effort to wear nice clothes when you're a mommy.  Babies and kids are MeSSY!  Messier than I ever thought they could be.  I've realized that it's not worth putting on your nice clothes for church, for a date, or for a night out with the girls until right before you go out the door.  That way you can pretty much guarantee that you won't be walking around with baby slobber, crusty kid boogers, etc. on your clothes.

-  Kids always seem to start acting up when mom is are on the phone!  Why is that?!  To me, it's NoT FAiR.  Just because kids can see that mommy's not giving them 100% of her attention shouldn't give them the right to practically get away with murder!  My boys start beating each other up when I'm on the phone, ask for treats that I normally wouldn't give them, get really loud, etc.  You get the picture.  Growing up, I know I bugged my mom when she was on the phone.

-  Kids also seem to "need" you the most when you're in the bathroom.
-  Long showers for me are a must!  Most of the time, nobody is pounding on the door for my attention.
-  Mopping the floors is a joke!
-  Kid Haircuts = Nightmare!

But then of course there are those sweet moments that I wouldn't trade for the world:

-  Random, yet perfect hugs that are given at just when  need it.
-  Witnessing a learning moment for your child and see the excitement on their faces.
-  Snuggling with my kids.
-  Laughing and playing with my kids.

I feel so blessed to be a mother!  I have learned how to sacrifice, how to enjoy the sweet and unsweet moments, and what it feels like to be needed.  I have learned to not sweat the small stuff and to just keep moving forward.

HaPPy MoTHeR'S DaY!