Back up about twenty years ago, and in my senior book under "What My Life Will Be Like in Twenty Years..." I think I have written that... "I'll certainly be married, have had a great career as a Secretary" (yes, we DID call them that), "and now be a stay-at-home mom". I've ALWAYS wanted to stay home w/my kids; I'm lucky enough to have been able to do that. I certainly give MANY kudos to those moms that don't have that luxury, and in today's world, it IS a luxury. There are certainly sacrifices, but I'm willing to make those for my children, instead of my children having to make them. I've seen all my children's first steps, heard ALL of them say, "Da-da" before they ever said "Ma-ma", and I know every intricate detail of my children's lives. On days when I start to feel sorry for myself that I'm stuck in this house constantly w/nothing to do but dishes and laundry, I try to remember that the payment I have received of such memories could never come close to whatever "dough" I could be bringing home. The Bible says the absolute truth about children...they ARE a blessing. Nothing they do qualifies this description; not good or bad behavior, just that they ARE. Remember this, remember their first steps, their first words, their first profound statement. Remember the first time they made you see God as they do. Close your eyes and remember how they smelled, and take time to thank God for the blessings he gave. Pray for your children because it's a hostile world for them. Give them a huge hug today and tell them how special they are. I'll do the same.
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i like that you left the "remember how they smelled" past tense!!! of course you did. I would too if i had jake as a kid... =0) You really are stuck on the monkey and bananas thing today. I can point out these things bc i am home sick and therefore should be sympathized with.
I certainly remember how jake smelled...especially that one time he was at our house and pooped his pants in Owen's crib and spread it (with artistic gusto) all over the bedding and walls. Mmm....the memories.
Actually, it was ZAC, but every one of my kids did that when they learned those velcro tabs make a cool noise. I was not thinking of that today when I was typing this b/c I was in "Aw, remember when..." mode, but then I started remembering ALL the smells from motherhood, and Jake came to mind. Poor Jake. The thing is, at the age he is now, he's *proud* of his scent!
crap! I can't believe I typed Jake instead of Zac - that made me laugh outloud. What a typo-faux-pas.
Sorry Jake!
I know you were feeling reminiscint. I made a joke so that I wouldn't feel that way myself and start crying. Owen just had his birthday last week and I got to reminiscing as I flipped through his scrap book and ended up a sobbing mess on the floor.
:)
uh....knock, knock.
aww i ruined the sentiment of the blog. Im sorry... but who can help but make fun of the smell? =0) Lets put it this way, I definitely miss it like crazy! Maybe not the smell but the kids... I really miss you guys right now. the holidays is when you want to be with family, and thats what you guys are. So we really need to work something out soon..
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