I have been thinking a lot lately about why I do what I do, and what motivates me to do it. So often I find myself trying to control things that are either beyond my control, or just really don't matter. Today I found my patience thin and my children particularly whiny. My Mom and Dad called me this afternoon to chat with me and see how I was doing. Preston was being mean to Rebekah and earned a "time out" while we were on the phone. At the end of our conversation, Mom requested I post a few pictures of my garden. I realized as I got off the phone and let Preston out of his room that we all just needed to get out and start over. So we went out into the backyard. Oh the magic of the backyard! I pulled out my camera and for once tried to shut my mouth and let my beautiful children be children. As I watched them explore and learn and enjoy the world I realized how much I need to just stop and enjoy the roses too. I know these precious days of little children under my feet asking for my undivided attention at every moment will be gone before I know it. When that happens, I hope my heart only aches a little--just that they are gone and not that I didn't take the time to enjoy their innocence and wonder. Seeing the world through the eyes of my children somehow softens me and motivates me. How I pray that I will be the Mother I promised to be. The Mother I want to be. The Mother they believe that I am.
2 comments:
You are a great Mom Michelle! And the kids are getting so big and CUTE! I love your garden and I'm really jealous of it! :)
Michelle, thanks for sharing this. I have to remind myself everyday that life is short and precious. You are a great mom, don't ever let yourself think any different!
Your garden looks great, I sure wish I could have one! I'll be at your house for dinner right around harvest time :)
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