Some of us sort of “fell into” this mommy thing. Others took a purposeful leap. None of us knew what we were getting ourselves in to!
There are so many blessings to being a mommy, but today, I want to share with you one thing I absolutely LOVE about being a mommy – especially considering I have a lot of children!
Aspen is 4 months old now. Her little personality is beginning to emerge more and more every day. I find myself wondering WHO she will be. And THAT is my favorite thing about being a mother…discovering who each of these little people are!
Even before I give birth, I wonder what and who the baby will look like. What color of hair will he or she have, will they have my dad’s chin dimple? How much hair will they have? Will they have Ty’s longer-than-normal second toe or my sharp nose?
Once they are here, I gaze into their little eyes and sometimes even ask out loud – “Who are you, little one?”
And as who they are becomes more and more apparent, I marvel at God’s handiwork!
Each one, SO different from the next. Beautiful snowflakes, individually revealing the image and nature of an amazing Creator, coming together to be OUR family. Because there are no two alike, our family is unique, strong, organic, and fluid. Every year, brings a new discovery, as each of our children mature into who God made them to be.
We currently have…
a researcher
a photographer
a designer
an actor
a precious link to Heaven
an encourager
a joy
a giggle box
and a beautiful reminder of God’s mercy and love
I am smitten by these little ones the Lord has so graciously loaned to our family. Every day, I watch them, I study them, I learn more about who they are, who God created them to be, who I am as their mama, and where all these threads fit into a royal tapestry I could never dream up on my own.
Oh, what a blessing to be a mother, with each child changing me, changing our home, and changing the world by expressing the image of a God whose creativity is limitless!
I pray you not only had a wonderful Mother’s Day, but that EVERY day is Mother’s Day, as you discover more about each precious soul who calls you Mommy.
Becky says
Thank you for this amazing reminder this Monday morning. I want to value my children for who they are not who I want them to be. The LOrD made each of them so special.
Charlotte Moore says
What a beautifully written post. So touching!!
Kelly says
Beautifully said. Thank you!
Winnie says
Just beautiful!
Thank you!
Homeschool on the Croft says
This is SO true! We only have four children, but even then, I’m always amazed at how each one of them turned into their own little person (they’re not so little now! our second one is getting married in Sept…. :O – not sure how THAT happened!)
Anne x