Do you ever have those moments when you're just overwhelmed with the blessings in your life?
I have an instance like that at least once a week, often several times a day.
I do have my moments where stress takes a hold of me and I lose sight of the big picture. I start getting upset over things like toys on the stairs or clothes on the couch. I shamefully start keeping tally of how many times I've gotten up with the baby vs. my husband. Him.. 1 night when I was sick. Me, every night except that 1. haha. Of course the non-crazy me soon realizes that it might be kind of hard for him to nurse Liam in the middle of the night. :) My point is, overall, excluding the lack of sleep around these parts, life is pretty darn good.
When I was in 10th grade, my English teacher, who I greatly admired, asked me what I wanted to be later in life- what I wanted my profession to be. I told her that I wanted to be a wife and mom more than anything else, and she responded with a shocked look, and with the statement that I was capable of so much more.
I may not be responsible for a staff, and I may not have to submit monthly reports, but I do take my job seriously. I have a picture of the type of people I want my boys to be when they get older, and everyday I work on making that picture become a reality. I want my children to value family and to have a strong sense of Home. I want them to have strong relationships with their peers and to respect others, especially women. I have been so blessed to have a loving friendship and life with their father, and I hope my future daughters (in law) will be just as blessed.
Today I challenge you to stop grumbling about the chores to be done, to have a little more patience with the kiddos who might be on a slightly higher volume level than our ears find soothing :), and to take a moment to help the ones who are closest to you, feel your love for them.
On a slightly different note, Today is my husband's birthday, and I am so thankful for him. I honestly would not be where or who I am today had God not led me to him. He has given me a beautiful home, a beautiful family, and a beautiful life. Happy birthday, Brandon!
:) Courtney
