Pouty Face

Pouty Face

Happy Girl

Happy Girl

Back to the time Brentley was in NICU

Back to the time Brentley was in NICU

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Being the Working mom...

I ABSOLUTLEY LOVE being a mother. Sure, it comes with so many demands and I've overheard motherhood described as "burden of being a parent." I can not imagine it being a burden in any way. Sure, it's full of responsibility but that's a responsibility I've longed for and now am blessed to have, but burden no!
One thing that has been so hard for me, has been to be a working mother. It's always been my life dream to be a stay at home mother and wife. The passion I once had for work has been overshadowed by a deep passion and love for being a mother. I want to be able to stay with my little girl every day and spend time teaching her and learning from her. I know that missing her is part of what makes being her mother non burdensome, but I would love to spend each waking and sleeping hour with her.
NEVER have I experienced the emotions I've experienced being a mother. They are near indescribable! It's as though my heart had been missing something for years. Yes I have God, and love for Justin and family and friends, but being a mother... makes my heart feel so complete! I know it's a gift from God. It is incredibly overwhelming sometimes the pure joy I have and the breaths that are stolen from simply watching Brentley. My eyes well with pride, joy, and contentment. That's what it is... the contentment.. that is what "completes" my heart.