To some this might be a surprise…I never wanted to be a Mom! I didn’t particularly care for snotty nose, loud, obnoxious, self-centered little mongrels that took tons of time away from the real world. (Like the real world – doesn’t have kids…my imaginary world, I guess.)
Six months into our marriage bliss – it happened. We got the two little lines on the little disgusting wand. (Which I kept!)
Then my attitude changed…well, my whole life did! I started receiving tons of homemade blankets, cutesy clothes, fresh smelling disposable diapers, and baby shampoo.
Everything in our small lil’ house looked like a miniature Baby’s-R-Us. I was smitten with baby fever.
For the next 10 years, I was either carry a baby in my arms or carrying one in my womb. I wish I could say, I lost all my selfishness over night. I’m still a work in progress.
I still don’t care for snotty nose, obnoxious, self-centered little mongrels. Who does? I like my kids peaceful, healthy, polite, and giving of themselves to others particularly when it comes to sharing toys or chores. I wish I could say that we lived like that every morning and every night but realistically it just doesn’t happen. My kids are human with human desires – just like their Mom.
As their Mom – when their life is good – my desire is to just make it better. I want them to have a desire to come running home because it is a refuge or a delight to their heart – when they get older. I want them to know that they are loved regardless of whatever choices they make good or not so good. They will never be denied a hug even in anger – the squeezes might just be a lil’ more snug and longer. I want them to know that they have a cheerleader even when it seems the whole world is against them. I want them to know that their parents love them as God loves them! Our love is unconditional – no take-backs! No refunds! It is here to stay – forever!
I never want my children to say, my Mom was too busy for us, too mad at us, or just simply – fed up. That is NOT the character of the Lord.
He is gracious, compassionate, long-suffering, forgiving, kind and simply adores His children.
I want to be like Him – when I grow up!
Blessings to you! You are loved!
I hope this encourages someone today!
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Love this, cos I was totally ‘un-maternal’ when I was growing up. My sister and I have a standing joke that when we were teenagers, she would go to every pram she saw and drool over this ‘gorgeous, cute, adorable bundle’; I would give a glance, think to myself, ‘It’s the same as every other one I’ve ever seen’ and go see if I could find a cute dog to hug!
Boy – how things changed once I was blessed with my own!!
Love, Anne x
You brought tears to my eyes because I too desire that our home and our love as parents will be a refuge from the harsh and sometimes cold world. That even if I am dissapointed because I am human , my love for my kids will be unwavering, just like the love the God has for me and the compassion He has always shown to me. Thank you for sharing
I’m sure that it will bring encouragement. I love your photo. I’ve debated about trying that with families on photo shoots. I love the look of it.