Who am I?

Confession: I can't believe how much of myself I've lost since being a mom. My children brought home questionnaires to fill out from school which I had no problem helping them fill out. . . .favorite color, check, favorite TV show, check, favorite sport, check. Then we got to the question that stumped me. What are your mom's interests and hobbies. Hmmm. . . . . should I put taking care of my kids? Didn't seem like much of an appropriate answer for the question. I ended up writing things like running and scrapbooking, which used to be my interests and hobbies, but lately, not so much. Can you really call it a hobby if you've done it once in the last 6 months?

Truth: I know that I am right where God wants me, and I wouldn't want to be outside of his will for me. I also know that this is a season in life that I dream about escaping, but know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I will dream about going back to for the rest of my life. So who am I? A mom, a wife, and a daughter of the King!

Free from Guilt

Confession: Almost everytime after I've been with friends or family, I end up feeling guilty that I spent so much more time trying to be understood instead of spending time trying to understand.

Truth: I know that my guilt is coming from knowing "When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise." On the other hand, I also know that God did not create me to go around feeling guilty all of the time, the guilt comes from the pride of thinking that I can be a perfect friend and relative. So, I will continue to do my best, and at the end of the day, not feel guilty about the rest!

Time Out

Confession: As a Christian, my number one priority should be spending time with God, however I find myself busy with my family, and not making time for Him.

Truth: I know that He forgives me.

Overdue

Confession: Being 9 months pregnant with a 4 year old and 2 year old to take care of, I fear that I may have gotten myself in over my head and feel bad about the burden we are on my family to help us through this time.

Truth: I know that God doesn't give me more than I can handle, and that the extra time spent with family is a blessing to them and my kids. Thank God for family (and understanding husbands)!

Little miracles

Confession: I get so focused on my own 2 kids, that I'm guilty of thinking that they are the only 2 little miracles in the world.

Truth: I watched a friend's 2 kids today in addition to my own, and how quickly I realized what miracles they are as well. Each individual person on this earth was designed for God's purpose. It is absolutely amazing to think about the intricate details of first conception, then a tiny little human being formed, then the miracle of birth, and finally the growth, learning and development of a person. I am so blessed to be a person that gets to observe this miracle first-hand, everyday by being a stay at home mom. It is so evident that God is real when you slow down and observe this world and the people in it!

Taken for Granted

Confession: I take my husband for granted on a daily basis. I get irritated at little things he does and sometimes even give the impression that what he's doing is not good enough.

Truth: I am blessed beyond blessed with the husband that I have. He is a willing, hard worker for our family. He is a loving, devoted husband and father. He loves God and puts him first and foremost in our lives. I could go on and on. . . .funny, how it seems when I'm talking to him I can't seem to think of one good thing he's done right. . .

2 Blessings

Confession: On a daily basis, I get so caught up in the mundane details of caring for 2 young kids, that I fail to fully appreciate the miracles in front of me.

Truth: After being away from my kids for a few hours, it dawns on me how enormous my blessings are. 2 healthy, beautiful kids, check. 1 loving, providing father and husband, check. 1 appreciative mom and wife, check. And finally, 1 amazing, unmatchable, Heavenly Father, check.