10 Things I Love About Being a Mother. (Singleton Moms, Twin Moms, Triplet Moms, ALL Welcome to Share!)

 

10 Things I Love About Being a Mother.  (Singleton Moms, Twin Moms, Triplet Moms, ALL Welcome to Share!)

5-6-2011

 

 

Since this week the babies were sick, now I’m sick, I didn’t take many photographs.  That being said,  Foto Friday will be skipped this week, but will be back next week.  Same place..same time!

 

I was thinking, since Mother’s Day is right around the corner.  Literally only 2 days away, or a day and 1/2 if you want to get technical about it.  Why don’t we talk about what we love most about being a mother. 

 

All the things that make motherhood special and meaningful TO YOU personally!  What makes all of the sleepless nights, the chaotic days, the little attitudes thrown your way sometimes, and occasional hair pulls, all worthwhile?

 

It’s easy to complain about the hard side of motherhood, and about how completely exhausted we are all the time, but let’s focus on the positive today, and tell me what makes you most happy about being a mom.  Here are the things that I love.  Just a few of course:

 

#1)  Knowing that there are little parts of me alive in the world.  No matter how insignificant I may feel about what I have personally accomplished in life.  The fact that  I have these 4 other parts of me alive with boundless potential, makes me feel so extremely successful.  I feel accomplished no matter what is, or is not, on my actual resume.  THAT now seems far more insignificant.

 

#2)  Not waking up in some empty apartment somewhere, all alone every morning.  Though granted once a year an overnight stay alone in a hotel may seem awful tempting, I’m so glad I’m not by myself, day in and day out.   I love that people I love, surround me each day.  Knowing I’ll never be lonely again, is an amazing realization!

 

#3) The feeling of pride I get when I walk down the street and people compliment me on my babies, and beautiful children.  Also when they comment on what a great mother I am, by simply watching me in action.  Feeding two babies at once, somehow managing to pamper two hineys without fumbling, and keeping my head on straight while people wonder, ‘How on earth do you do it?’. 

 

I do it with love, and I do it with pride.  These are my children!  There is no alternative, and I’m happy I have grown to be so strong and capable.  My kids make me a better person!

 

#4)  The way it feels to hold a baby, stare into it’s tiny sleeping face when all is quiet, and know that I…little ‘ol me, created such a beautiful life.  It’s an overwhelming and awesome feeling, we sometimes take for granted, and don’t give ourselves enough credit for.  Creating life is the most amazing thing ever!

 

#5)  Watching a temper tantrum take place for seemingly no reason, and being able to say, ‘Honey, that is the little mad Russian coming out.  That ’s  ALL you’, and be able to laugh about it.

 

#6)  The way it feels when my son says, ‘Mom I want you to come to my game,’ and my daughter says, ‘Mom I want you to take me to dance class.’  That means that I have not yet become an embarrassment to my children, and hopefully I got a few good years left.  But truthfully, it really does warm my heart to feel so needed and wanted.  I hope it stays that way for a long, long time!

 

#7)  Watching my children strive for their goals, doing what they love, and enjoying every second of it.  No judgements coming from me, no harsh words or saying that winning is everything.  Being a kid is everything.  Childhood is so short it should be savored and not rushed, and kids should always be encouraged, not stifled.  I love watching them chase their dreams.

 

So even if my daughter isn’t quite the ballerina she wants to be.  I say, “Keep on going.”  Even if my son doesn’t make it into the NBA.   I say, “Reach for the stars!”  Nothing makes me happier then watching them, and cheering them on, every step of the way. 

 

Watching the twins play and accomplish a new task, and say a new word for the 1st time, gives me that same exact feeling of exceptional pride!  These are my successes in life.  The world is their oyster, and they all are mine.

 

#8)  Nothing warms my heart more, then seeing smiling faces looking up at ME, arms reaching out for ME, and kids who come running for ME.  It’s a terrific feeling, even when stressed out, which is when you may appreciate this less.  It’s a beautiful thing when you sit back and think about it. 

 

As much as I say once in awhile, how I wish more times they would run to dad so I can have a breather..I’d really not like that.    Admittedly, I enjoy being the #1, no matter how hard it is to maintain.  

 

#9)  When one of my kids comes home from school, and hands me something made especially for me…I melt!  I love when my daughter adds, ‘I made this for you with love mom.’

 

#10)  As kids change and grow, it’s amazing to note the similarities.  “Oh look he’s getting my smile, or mannerisms now.”  “She looks more and more like her daddy every day.”   Looking into the twins faces and their personalities and noting who they look and act like as they change, by the day.  It’s incredible to see yourself and your best friend in these amazing little people.

 

So tell me your favorite things about being a mom.  I mean besides having an even bigger reason to be a coffeeholic, without needing any other justification.

 

Happy almost Mother’s Day!  I can’t say it enough.  It’s our time of year mamas!

 

The future destiny of a child is always the work of the mother.”- Napoleon Bonaparte