Enjoying Motherhood

I have a lot of time to think as I drive Doug to and from gymnastics and lately my mind has been on over drive. If I could remember them all I would definitely right a book and be on Oprah, Joe's favorite person. With today's thoughts fresh on my mind I thought I would share them with everyone.
Lately I've been extremely stressed with motherhood. No one told me how I would struggle daily with the challenges each child would bring to the day. Why do I ever get upset with them? Why are there days when I would like to ship them back to Texas? Why are they so moody? Can't they just be quiet and know that I need a break? You may ask, if you're so stressed then why did you have a lot of kids? My answer is because of the huge blessings and examples they are to me and others. Today as I drove and Sam slept, I could hear giggling behind me. A calmness came over me, now it could of been my Enya cd I was listening to, or the spirit testifying once again that motherhood is wonderful.
As I drove I thought how wonderful it was that my children knew how to laugh together. They are enjoying life! Then I realized that I'm the one who makes motherhood hard, my kids are kids, plain and simple.

They aren't miniture grown-ups who know exactly how they should act at every given moment. Not only are they kids, but they are kids with emotions just like mine. They have moments of joy, sadness, anger, disappointment.
Then I thought of the time I have left to hear the giggling behind me and realized that I probably have a good 5 years and I'll have at least 2 teenagers on my hands.
So I guess what I'm trying to say is enjoy your kids and the simplicity they bring. Stop making them grow up faster than they need to. Enjoy the simply questions and problem solving because in a few short years the questions will get harder and the problems will become difficult.

Love your babies and hug them tight. When days seem long just remember that they're kids and you used to be one too.