Motherhood

“Some of you sisters may feel inadequate because you can’t seem to do all you want to do. Motherhood and parenting are most challenging roles. You also have Church callings that you fulfill so capably and conscientiously ... In general you noble sisters are doing a much better job of holding it all together and making it work than you realize. May I suggest that you take your challenges one day at a time. Do the best you can. Look at everything through the lens of eternity. If you will do this, life will take on a different perspective.” (President Faust)

“If you are still in the process of raising children, be aware that the tiny fingerprints that show up on almost every newly cleaned surface, the toys scattered about the house, the piles and piles of laundry to be tackled will disappear all too soon and that you will—to your surprise—miss them profoundly.” (President Monson)

 

“Children have their agency and often express it when very young.” (President Faust)

“There is no one perfect way to be a good mother. Each situation is unique. Each mother has different challenges, different skills and abilities, and certainly different children. The choice is different and unique for each mother and each family.” (President Packer)

Some days I totally feel like this...

There is something really awesome about being a mother. Even when it is challenging. Even on the days when I feel like I wasn’t good for anything. These sweet faces keep me going – these sweet little spirits that inhabit our home and make it a better, more joyful place to be. Little children are so joyful! I can’t tell you how many times the noise and commotion has made my heart swell with emotion (granted, sometimes that emotion is frustration – but when I stop and think about what is making the commotion, and stop and “smell the roses” I can’t help but be overwhelmed with the beauty of it all!)

I hope you feel the same way.

Motherhood is my dream job. ‘Nuff said.

(Descriptions for the pictures, starting at the top, and going left to right when there are two:
–grumpy Joseline face
– spaghetti Joseline face
– Vincente being adorable, as usual
– what I found in the fridge one day: an eyelash curler and a Lightening McQueen watch in a measure cup... yeah, gotta love being a mom
– they don’t like the sun in their eyes, can you tell?
– how Vincente entertained himself at Home Depot... Joseline, too
– see caption
– Vincente enjoying the picture screensaver on the computer; he freaks out if it turns off...
– Joseline icing her boo boo on her head)