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Mother's Day Contest!
I have been thinking about Mother's Day and what it means to me, to be a mom! I have a new found obsession with www.etsy.com so I thought I would add a little fun to my blog. I have purchased these awesome tile pendants and they could be yours! All you have to do is leave a comment to this blog and tell me what it means to you to be a mother. Anything you want to talk about, a funny story about being a mom, or the day you became a mother, or being a mom now, having little ones, having grown children, whatever you want to say about being, I think, the most important person in the world to your family! I will close this contest on Monday, April 27th at 6:00 P.M. I will then take the names and draw two out a hat for these necklaces. They can be for you to keep, or to give to someone special! Just share your story with all of us.
Being a Mom by Michelle Walker
ReplyDeleteI never thought being a Mom would be so lifechanging! It has really made me realize that I can no longer put myself and my needs first, with is what I was 100% guilty of before I had my kids. We had freedom to travel, go out with friends, SLEEP IN, and just be carefree! When I found out I was pregnant with Hayden I was so scared and unsure if I was ready to be a Mom and if Brian was ready to be a Dad. Is there really any "perfect" time to become a parent? I have been blessed to have 2 beautiful children and I love them both so much. There are days that are better than others but I would not trade my family for anything in the world! Hearing them say "I love you mommy" is priceless!
being a mom: well it's the mom of the family who remembers who likes what on each burger, who gets hot under the covers even when it's cool, a million little deatils of a family- and she's the only one who can keep it all together...and know where all the socks went. this is me...god made moms for a distinct purpose. i'm finding my changing role among school aged kids...no long babies.
ReplyDeletelove this idea julie- thanks for letting us share!
Here is the link to an old post I did and I think it sums up my thoughts on being a mother and the mother I "plan" to be! http://thisismethenjmj.blogspot.com/2009_02_01_archive.html
ReplyDeleteI'll bite!
ReplyDeleteLast October, we went camping with the Phillips Family to Sam Houston State Park. We had 2 five year olds, a two year old, and 2 eight month babies. We were 'real camping' in a tent with no elecricity and only a fire for warmth. I had no way to warm bottles in the middle of the night to feed Natalie and it was pitch black. So....this devoted mother shoved a bottle in her shirt and another in her sweatpants and slept that way to hopefully warm them up by feeding time. It was a long night, but nothing any other mother wouldn't do.
I can't imagine not being a mom! In high school when the teachers started talking about college and what we wanted to "be" all I could say was a MOM. I think it is because I have such an incredible mom and I wanted to be just like her. Being a mom, to me, is being there for your kids. When Jack wants to show me a "totally awesome" trick I want to be there. Or when Abbey wants me to play dolls with her I want to be there. I don't ever want to be too busy for my kids. My kids are not always the cleanest or best dressed but they know they are loved and have a safe and secure home.
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Being a Mom....I can remember not being one. It seems that I have always Mothered everyone in my life since I was a small child. I love to take care of people and when those people are something that is a piece of you it makes it that much more special.
ReplyDeleteMy kids are my life, they are my everything. Everything I do, I do for them; to make their lives the best that they can be. I always want to be there for them whether it's to laugh at a joke, watch a sporting event, do homework, be a shoulder to cry on and to give sound advice. I do everything I can to never bring shame to them and to make them proud to be my kids and most importantly to let them know each and everyday that they are LOVED.
Happy Mother's Day to all of you wonderful Moms.
D. Roberts
okay, I meant was "I can't remember being one? I guess my mind was working faster then my fingers!
ReplyDeleteBecoming a mom has been one of the best things that happened to me. After 2 1/2yrs of being told by drs that i would not have children God finally blessed us. Now He is blessing us again with another precious miracle. I love being a mom. Playing dolls, dress up, having tea parties, watching t-ball games and all the other activities we do make my day so much brighter. I love my children very much and hope and pray they always know how much i love them!
ReplyDeleteOkee Dokee...Being a mom- Well, I am not sure if I really, truly celebrate with my own family since Mother's Day mostly reminds me of my mom who has went to be with Jesus. It has been hard to really enjoy but I must say, that for the sake of my kids, I put on a smile and take lots of hugs and my yummy breakfast in bed ;). I put my own feelings last and focus on the little hearts of my 4 kiddos. That is what being a mom is really about, right? Always putting your precious gifts from God first. I couldn't imagine my life without them. They make me so proud and so embarrased at the same time. I am so thankful that God chose me, as crazy as I am, to take care of and love these 4. Happy Mothers Day to you all!
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Hi Julie, I found your blog through my closest friend Sarah. I am a SAHM of 2 lil monkies and even when days are crazy and they are forever under my feet while I am attempting to clean anything, i wouldn't change it for anything. I enjoy getting to always be their to cuddle with them everyday when they wake up from their naps. Cuddling with my 2 year old is a must or he will not want to be put down. I have been trying to read a new bible story to them every night and lately when we have read the Easter story quite a few times, Jared tells me what happen during this wonderful season. He told me today as he was looking at some pictures he colored from Sunday school. "they ate supper (last supper), Jesus died on the cross for my sins, and then he "roasted" from the grave. I tried not to laugh to hard and gently reminded him that he "rose" from the grave. I was a single mom with Jared when he was a baby and now after being married for 3 years now and another wonderful son I am blessed to be here for all those fun moments even if I am tired and have boogers on my shirt.
ReplyDeleteThis mothers day is especially a Big one for our whole family. My mother is battling breast cancer again but it is in her bones now. She has bad days and good days. We are planning a surprise weekend for her. She doesn't know that we are all coming ( my 4 brothers, wives and children) to spend Mother's day with her. We do not want to wait till the next holiday to be with her, to hear her laugh, to dance with her, be silly, to pray with her, and to watch her be so loving on all her grandbabies. I have enjoyed reading your blog when I noticed it on Sarah's sometimes.
Ok...here it goes!
ReplyDeleteWhen I got pregnant, the first thing that I thought "I'm not old enough to be a mom" (I was 27). I have to admit that when AJ was born, I didn't have that immediate "mother/child" connection with him. Don't get me wrong, I LOVED him dearly and was so happy, but it just didn't click.
As he gets older and as I get older, I couldn't imagine my life without him and not being HIS mom. He surprises me everyday with something new that he says or does and it makes me laugh or giggle deep down inside. I can't wait to get him out of bed every morning, even though I know the first thing that he's going to say is either "Daddy" or "Elmo". Some moms would get their feelings hurt by this, but not me, I actually take this as a compliment because I think he realizes that I will ALWAYS be the one that will be there for him, no matter what.
So with all of this being said, I wish EVERY mother, even step-mothers (because I am one of those, too) a VERY happy Mother's Day. And here's to you!
Well first of all I'm a mother of four, I gave birth to three of them and one was born from my heart! My sweet Valaree, who God lovingly gave to me! She is adopted, and is my first born. Valaree was told just recently, and I felt like she would not look at me the same after she found out, but she told me that I was her only mother! What a joy my heart felt, I was actually her mother, but also that she loved me and was'nt mad at all, but was thankful for her life with me! I can say I am a proud mother of four kiddos, who I love and adore for who they are, all have different moods, likes, and dislikes. This mother's day is really special, all those years of wandering how she would react to the news of being adopted scared the poop out of me,I can relax knowing I, Me, Dana Curry is the most blessed woman in the world!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love being a mom! Karson was such a surprise to us! One, I wasn't supposed to be able to have any children. And two, she was supposed to be a BOY!! LOL... We wouldn't change any of it! She is the light of my life and the twinkle in my eyes! With her being an only child (for me), people think she's spoiled...until she opens her mouth. She shows everyone respect and that is something I pride myself on. It's not easy being a single mom, but we are doing just fine! I love when she snuggles up next to me right before she goes to bed! That's our time! I am so proud of her and everything she does! I couldn't have asked for a better child! My daughter...is the best...but...I'm a little partial... LOL... She comes up with some of the sillies things and does some of the silliest things too. My dad passed away December 24, 2008 of throat cancer; when we told the girls...I thought my heart was going to explode! Having to tell them that their PawPaw died was the worst thing EVER! Karson looked at her Nanna (my mom) and said "Nanna, Jesus couldn't have gotten a better present than my PawPaw for His birthday!" And she was right...He got the best gift ever that evening! You know...they say that kids say the darndest things...well...my kid...she says just the right things! She's the love of my life and will always be! I love the sweet things she does when she notices...senses...I've had a bad day! By the Grace of God, she is the reason I wake up every morning!
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day everyone! Love your blog Julie!
I guess that being a mom means being a soft place to land for your kids. I will always love them, always be there for them, always forgive them, always be waiting with open arms for them no matter what. It's unconditional. My love for them may be the only love that I have ever known that is TRULY unconditional. Even today - Hayden has been a total monster and I have had a complete mommy meltdown - and even though he deserved it - I'm dying to go in there and hug him and kiss him and tell him I'm sorry and I love him. Being a mom is also about teaching right from wrong, even when it's not fun to be the bad guy. But, no matter what, my children know they are loved - and that is my #1 job as their mother!
ReplyDeleteLexi, my 3 year old, threw up in my face early Saturday morning. Literally. Got all over me and everything else within a 3 ft radius. I cleaned her (and everything else) up then laid right back down beside her. Only a mommy would do that.
ReplyDeleteHey, "cokermama", tell us your name! ;o) You may win and I don't know who you are! Ha! Love the story!
ReplyDeleteThat's Brandi!! LOL! Remember from the Bunco at my house!! Hey Brandi!! I'm sorry you got thrown up on but I'm sure it was not the first (or the last) time! :)
ReplyDeleteBeing a Mom means being supportive when your child needs love and encouragement, but also being strong enough to say "NO" to your child, like when my 8 year old wants to wear a lot of jewelry to school. I know she might not like me right now but one day she will be a Mom too and understand.
ReplyDeleteI know being a mother made me appreciate my mother so much more for everything she did for me.
..I wasn't sure if I was ready to be a mom. I had always tried to be on my own and enjoy life. I was enjoying life for only 2wks all on my own. Then found out on Thanksgiving I was cooking a turkey in my oven. Since then the only one who I wanted to be apart from was there and the ONE who took me back...my mother.She was the biggest help anyone could ask for. She was the proudest grandma to be..she made Tori's crib bedding. She even went to Lamas classes w/me. She was my other half. I have been so thankful for her. I was so scared that I wasn't gonna be the mom for my angel who He sent for me to love unconditionally. God has been by my side as well Jesus giving me the strength and patience. I can honestly say that I feel Victoria has been my lil hero and I am hers. Everyday I thank Him for making me a mother. Every day she learns something new and teaches me. She's striving to learn every bit she can in school. Seeing her enjoy life,playing soccer, progressing on her reading, reading comforting comments from her teacher on her report card, and seeing her smile, hearing her laughter,and being happy.. I'm a proud mom to have her. With all that she has to hold, her dad& family have always missed on a Great lil girl who will always make you happy and make your day!! The way I see it with them is their loss& she doesn't need any of them. She has the most loving family here w/her in Humble. For the last year I've been more a mother all on my own w/my other angel, Eric who was sent for me and loving every moment. I don't know where I would be now if I didn't have her.
ReplyDeleteoh my I did not mean to write a novel. I was listenin to 'in my daughter's eyes' while typing.