Ten Things I Love About Motherhood

These are in no particular order.  I guarantee that there's more than these ten.  This is just what came to my mind today.

1. Witnessing Life - I get a front row seat to watch little lives unfold before my eyes.  I get to watch my children experience things for the first time.  It's fascinating!

2. I get to watch my favorite shows and read my favorite books again and instill the love of these to my children.

3. I get to watch Joe in action as a father.  He's so wonderful and unselfish.  He knows how to handle situations in ways I never would have dreamed of.  I fall in love with him over and over again as he goes about being the best dad for our children.

4.  I get to have second chances.  There's the aspect of getting to relive my childhood through my children, but that's not what I initially thought of.  Instead I was thinking of all the mistakes I make as a mom.  My children forgive me so readily.  Over and over again they offer me a second chance to be a better mom to them.  This offering comes without hesitation.  I'm so thankful for their loving forgiveness toward me.  I hope they feel that I'm offering them the same opportunity,

5. Being a mother has offered me a special gift.  It has helped me to realize the things I used to take for granted like a full nights sleep without being interrupted.

6. Knowing that I have three best friends forever.  We may not always get along, but I know we are always there for each other.

7.  Hugs and Kisses and the newly acquired High Five that Jacob has recently adopted.  We need each other.  We love each other.  And even those of us who are entering the tween years love the affection that comes from this special bond that will last forever.

8.  Getting to tell them stories about my childhood.  Really my life as a child wasn't very fascinating at all.  But they love to listen and I love to share.  It works out perfectly.

9. Learning about things that interest them.  There are so many things that I have learned because they are interested in a certain topic or game.  My children keep me well rounded.

10.  There's never a dull moment.  I'm often tired, worn out and wondering if I'll ever get a chance to have some time all to myself - like go into the bathroom and complete my business in private. However, I know that someday when they've grown up and moved on, the house will be quiet and I will yearn for these busy, loud and jam-packed days.

Motherhood is what you make of it.  I hope I can look back and say that I've given it my heart and soul.  I'm far from perfect.  How grateful I am for this opportunity to learn and grow from my biggest blessings - my children.

-Angie Center