Motherhood is...
- filling closets with kids clothes rather than new dresses and shoes for you
- getting up in the middle of the night to change sheets {sometimes your own} because a sleeping child suddenly woke up sick
- being strong when your kiddos are nervous and anxious {even if you are puking on the inside}
- finally understanding what it was that your parents said "you will understand one day"
- craving "me" time, but then missing your kiddos like crazy when they are away from you
- putting on a brave face even when it feels that the world is caving in
- watching your children grow their wings, pushing them from the nest, and then sitting at the bottom of the tree to catch them
ifwhen they fall - bidding any and all personal time goodbye including long hot baths or even a short trip to the bathroom
- sneaking chocolate and stuffing it in your mouth before the kids can ask what you are eating
- eating the peas, brussel sprouts, and brocolli to be the good example
- never having a clean car
- giving up the beach chair and book for building sandcastles and jumping waves
- not having a clue what happened in the news today because you only watch the Disney Channel or Nickelodeon
- sitting in 110 degree weather with your daughter for her first concert OUTDOORS
- resisting the urge to put in earplugs during french horn practice at home
- laundry, laundry, laundry
- warm hugs
- small hands tucked into yours
- unexpected "I Love You"'s
- selflessness
- LOVING UNCONDITIONALLY
What's motherhood to you?
