There are days I love and adore my kids. And then there are days I envy those I know who are childless.
But, one thing I’ve learned from being a mother, is that I am indeed humbled. If ever I thought I was on top of my game, it only took having children to teach me otherwise.
Humbled, another word for parenthood.
I always knew I was destined to be a mom. In fact I quit Beauty School because I knew my calling was not styling the hair of the rich and famous, but instead staying home and loving on my children.
Then I had them. And then I wondered what the heck I was thinking, or smoking…or whatever. I began to dream of a full time job.
Humbled.
And take T.V. for example. I would never thought I would be the parent that allowed T.V. to babysit my kids. And yet, every morning as I am trying to peel my eyes open…on the T.V. goes, and Noggin takes the early morning parenting pain away.
Humbled.
Then there’s the eating disorder. The disorder of my kids eating basically the same things every day. Chicken Nuggets, Mac n Cheese, Hot Dogs, Grilled Ham & Cheese, yogurt and applesauce. So much for trying to expand my child’s healthy eating horizons.
Humbled.
And of course, having control over my children. I was so sure that mine would never be the ones to sass me or throw a fit in public. Mine would say yes ma’am and always obey. But, if you’ve seen my You Tube video’s….
You know I’m,
Humbled.
There are more days than not that I lose my temper, that I throw consistency out the window, and that I allow things “good” mom’s would never.
Humbled.
Showering every day has become a luxury instead of a necessity, I get excited and dressed up to go to the grocery store, and adult conversation now consists of blogging.
Humbled.
And yet when my son looks at me and tells me I’m beautiful and skinny (I trained him well), and that he loves me all the way to Heaven…
I
am
Humbled.
And every morning when I walk into my daughters room and her cries are replaced with a smile the instant she sees me…
I
am
Humbled.
Humility….another word for Parenthood.
© 2009 “Le Musings of Moi”
You just described my life completely!
Took the words right out of my life.
Humbled we are. 🙂
Awww…that was sweet. You’re a good mommy.
Girl! Your post gave me goose bumps. You are an incredible mom to your sweet kiddos. Isn’t it amazing how you think you’ll “never” do certain things? Then, you have the kids and it’s a whole different ballgame. But, it’s okay! Our kids are fed and loved – what more do they need? And who cares what they eat, anyway? You’re doing an awesome job, and your kids are so lucky to have you. 🙂
Very well said, sweetie…you are an awesome mom.
Me, I suck. My wife regularly reminds me.
Good times.
Awwww! Beautiful!
Oh, that’s so true! I am one of the blessed childless(for now). Though Mommy is my dream job, I sometimes see the havoc that is wreaked on my my brother and sister’s and think…”Maybe I’ll push that back a year or two on my ‘life goals list’!”
Oooh, good post, Summer. Put this one in your top three for sure.
Well said, Mama.
I. LOVE. THIS. POST.
“Humility, another word for parenthood.”
Could I please quote you on my bloggypoo? I will of course give you credit for all of it. AND can I print it out to show all my non blog mom friends? I know I’m needy… its part of my charm.
I think it is just brilliant. Send it to a parent mag… I bet it will get published.
so true, so true.
i will tell you that my moody teen ate cut up hot dog (cold!) and cheesesticks for a year straight and now he eats anything and everything, from sushi to curry. makes me realize that doing your best (which means on some days, marginal) and letting the rest go really can work out sometimes.
Me? I’m humbled that CPS will let me keep my kids.
Gorgeous post! Love you thoughts!
Blessings!
TOTALLY! I actually have to stop reading parenting sites and magazines so I don’t feel guilty — I’m all about embracing what we can do — and using humility to let the rest go. 🙂
Yes. Parenting is humbling. And people who don’t really go through it are missing out because I don’t think you can really know who you are without that type of humbling . . . on a regular basis. 🙂
Great post! You are so right about the humility issues.
Great post!
Every word you spoke rings true (The Noggin, the same food repetition). Thank you for making me feel like I’m not alone out there.
That really was a great post. Very touvching!
I’m there with you! I think that in order to be a good parent, you have to be humble. If “Think” you know it all, or you “Think” you are the best at your job, then to me, you aren’t doing your job right….But that’s just me…
I tip my hat…I am humbled. 🙂
Oh Summer … this was just so perfect and so well-written. And you described my feelings and thoughts exactly. A+++++
Okay I totally need you to send this to me when I have kids, because it is amazing!
LOL…oh my this is so true…isnt it great to be humbled