School is out and I have listened/read about many moms that are sad that their kids are home for the summer and how it cuts into "their" time. It seems there is a great market for camps/and day activities to drop kids off at and provide the constant entertainment that seems to be necessary in today's world. I don't mean to be harsh or judgemental. I still consider myself new at this mothering thing. Still, I have been shocked at the things I have heard from ladies I know and respect. The feelings of isolation and being different have haunted me this week.
Luckily, I have also read/talked with moms that are thrilled that summer has finally arrived. More free time to play together, work together, and explore together.
This is how I was raised. My mom always said she cried when school started and missed us like crazy. She truly enjoyed her time with us and I felt that from her.
I am so glad that I have another year before school starts with Reagan. The girl is smart and socially ready in every way. She could handle school fine this year, but these years at home are a premium. They can't be replaced. I hope I never lose sight of this.
I really enjoy my children. There are hard days. Really hard days. No questions asked, staying home and being a mom is the hardest job I have EVER had. But in the end I want to excel. In General Conference this past April there was a talk given by Julie B. Beck that really solidified much of how I have been feeling lately. This paragraph particularly:
"A good woman knows that she does not have enough time, energy, or opportunity to take care of all of the people or do all of the worthy things her heart yearns to do. Life is not calm for most women, and each day seems to require the accomplishment of a million things, most of which are important. A good woman must constantly resist alluring and deceptive messages from many sources telling her that she is entitled to more time away from her responsibilities and that she deserves a life of greater ease and independence. But with personal revelation, she can prioritize correctly and navigate this life confidently."
I have a long way to go but I am determined to keep working and standing strong even if I feel alone and different. Mainstream is boring anyway, right?
This is sort of a tangent, I know. But these thoughts have consumed my mind this week.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Motherhood
Posted by Brittanie at 8:52 PM
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3 comments:
I LOVE this post, Brittanie! I feel the same way. That is why I kept Emma back from kindergarten in Indiana. I wanted to cherish and eat up each moment. I'm so glad I did.
Thanks for being the shining exmaple of motherhood that you are. Your kids are oh-so-blessed.
Amen, sista! What lucky children you have. They have a wonderful mom who cares deeply for them and their futures.
I agree completely, Brittanie! Our time with our children is so precious, and once they get in school, you can feel the pull that others' influence has. I love having my children home in the summer and the time we get to talk and do things together. There are definitely some days when the sibling rivalry gets into high gear, but that usually means I need to do a better job of giving them something to do! Keep standing firm in what you believe. You are a great mom! I miss you.
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