Hello! It's Rebecca here with a little insight on my life as a mom. With Mother's day being this weekend, it's so nice to be able to reflect on one of the most amazing roles in my life. Motherhood is such a precious thing and I am constantly in awe of my kids and the joy that they bring me. Being a mom of three miracles from God is the most rewarding, but the most challenging job I will ever have. I have 3 kids ages 5 (in 2 weeks), 6 and 9. My oldest is my son from a previous relationship which can be even more challenging at times because it is never easy to have to share and be away from him. Not having my oldest son with us all the time creates a sense of emptiness when he isn't with us. It is has also taught me to appreciate our time all together even more.
Juggling 3 kids, school, extra curricular activities, and splitting my time and showing my love between all 3 can sometimes make me feel overwhelmed and like I have failed one of them. At times I feel like I have not done enough for my kids or shown them how much I love them. When I STOP (which we ALL need to do at times) and evaluate my life I appreciate and thank God for my gift of motherhood. Do I have a perfect life or a perfect home? No, but I have come to realize my kids don't need a perfect life, mom, or home. They just need a happy mom who loves them unconditionally and I certainly DO! I struggle with comparing myself to other moms and criticizing myself, but I take a step back and remember God created us all different and blessed me with this role as a mom. I am starting to embrace it with no fears. We are all different and it is ok if I don't do things like someone else. That is what makes me who I am. My kids will remember and cherish the love and memories more than anything else.
At times it can be rough and challenging, but at the end of the day when I tuck them in and kiss them goodnight my heart is filled with so much happiness and joy, it is all worth every bit. My love for my children is so deep and meaningful. They will be the best accomplishment of my entire life. I have learned to cherish every second with them, live in the moment, and love every memory made with my children. I hope all you moms out there can do the same. Happy Mother's Day weekend!!!
Photos by: Cheri Thompson