Who do you spend the most time with?
In this season of my life my kids are who I am spending most of my time with, if not almost all of it. Two seven years olds, an almost 4 year old, and a 1 year old.
Yes, it can be overwhelming at times but it’s also always a party as my toddler says. “Mom it’s like a party here!” We have a lot of fun and so many priceless moments. They are my teachers.
I knew before I even had kids that when I had kids I was going to become a stay at home mom. I wanted to marry someone who really understood that this is what I wanted. I had my own personal reasons for wanting motherhood so badly but I also knew being a mother was a very important role. When I actually had kids I realized how truly IMPORTANT this role was.
I am shaping my children everyday. I influence them, and then they influence others, and then in a way I am responsible for the others that they influence. It can feel like a lot of pressure at times. Being conscious that you are shaping the world. You really want to make sure you’re doing it in a positive way.
Our time on earth is not promised. And my children already have this awareness about death. I remind them how precious every day of life is, that it is a gift to be here. And to not be afraid, to trust our Great Creator. When they get upset about something they are quick to brush it off and not allow something so insignificant to steal their time.
I’m so proud of my children. I love watching them grow and learn and be silly. I pray for them. Awhile back I watched something or saw something about a mother who lost her child. It just crushed me. And the mother said, “Pray for your children, just pray for them.” So I pray for them and I always think of that mother and the many other mothers who have experienced such a tragedy.
This cherished time that I get to spend with my children is not just for me. It’s for others too.
The Wild Gems 