Life of mom

"Mothers are like fine collectibles-as the years go by they increase in value." This is a snippet from a book my mother gave me as a shower gift called, God's Little Instruction Book for Mom's. It has sat on the trunk at the end of our bed for the last few weeks, and since I had some down time this morning I decided to crack it open. It has quite a few very inspiring quotes, but definitely great Bible verses for us mothers to meditate on. I agree with the opening quote. My mother, in all her 30 years of being a mom to Elizabeth and 28 (eek!) to me, has definitely aged like a fine wine. There are moments when she doubts herself because of the situations that are in her home right now, but underneath all that baggage she is carrying lies a wonderful, God fearing woman. My mother has the internal beauty that only God can give a mother. My mother defends her children even when she knows they may not be right. My mother will go above and beyond and without to make sure that everyone is given a chance. My mother puts herself out so that her children can be put in. Everyone knows it that is around her, although some choose to deny it. I pray for her every night and thank the Lord that He gave me to her. I can not imagine having another mother. She is my best friend after God and CR. If I do not get to talk to her everyday, I seem lost. Even if it is just a "Good morning!" This drives some people crazy, but it is our thing and what they think does not matter. If I got to see her more often, it may be different, but I don't so it is what it is!
Being a mom is tough work and I have only had on the job training for 4 1/2 months now. I feel like it has always been nestled deep down in my bone marrow, though. Some things come very naturally; others do not. Sometimes CR will look at me and say, "What do I need to do?" My reply, "Not sure if you knew this, but I am a first time parent, too!" Ha, sarcastic I know but sometimes that is what you have to do. You have got to relax and have fun with this journey. Being uptight about it will get you nowhere fast, except maybe Crazyville. I found myself the other day thinking, how in the world could anyone harm such precious gifts from God? Cases came to mind that I have heard on the news in the past and I immediately prayed those thoughts away. "Do not dwell on evil thoughts or else sin will eventually lead to death. Sin grows like a disease." Romans 13:12-13. That is how it happens. People give in to those bad thoughts. I am glad I have this verse in Romans to remind me that I need to not even think about such things. We have got to overcome the devil in this world! At my shower in Montgomery they passed around index cards that had one letter from the alphabet on each card. My friend Kami's card had an R, and she definitely had some great advice. It said, "Relax!" Go with the flow and don't worry about the little things. Who cares if she poops all over her clothes and car seat because Daddy put the diaper on sideways, be thankful that Daddy put the diaper on! Be thankful that she pooped! It is the little things in life of being a mom that you will learn to appreciate and cherish!

"Despise not they mother when she is old." Proverbs 23:22