Mama Love

I love being a mom. It is the most incredibly rewarding job that I could ever have. That being said, it is also the hardest job I have ever had. I collapse at the end of every day, completely exhausted (they don't call them the "terrible twos" for nothing!). 

I love being there to snuggle Caden when he wakes up in the morning and from naps, to hear him squeal with the simple delight of mowing the lawn or watching airplanes, to listen to his rambling chatter, and to be graced by his spontaneous affection. 

I call Addison my "breath of fresh air". I really had no idea that babies could be so easy. She is pretty much always in a good mood and up for anything. She will go in the stroller for hours, loves the bath, usually falls asleep  in the car, plays independently on the floor, really enjoys being outside, tolerates her high energy brother, and loves to snuggle with her mama. 

Don't get me wrong, there are definitely days when I bump around online looking for jobs, daydreaming about the extra income and added social contact with adults, but quickly I am reminded, with a smile full of dimples from Addie, or a hysterical tickle session with Caden, how blessed I am to "just" be the mom to my kids. I have the liberty to focus all of my energy and attention on them, and I get to be a part of each and every milestone they achieve. I am also incredibly grateful to have married a man who supports my desire and shares my belief that my time is best spent invested full time in our children right now (though one day, me and my feet do dream of occasional pedicures!) For now, the toes will have to wait as I am satisfied with being the center of my kids universe!