I have been going through a rough patch lately. Times when I feel down and stressed and tired, when it's hard to remember why I chose to have two kids so close in age, to remember why I want to have more. Times when we all get sick and I have to do things on my own, when Noah is going through a particularly terrible two year old patch.
I am grateful in times like this that there is always something that reminds me of why my children are so precious and why I couldn't possibly stop at two. Sometimes it could be something simple like a full night's sleep, watching my kids play nicely, Noah giving me a cuddle and kiss 'just because'. Sometimes it's coming across a story or blog about a mother's loss or hearing tales of illness and surgery.
It's these times when I hug my children that little bit tighter and give myself a mental slap across the face for not feeling as grateful as I should for being so blessed.
Being a stay at home mum is my calling in life. I have no ambition for a career, I get the most joy out of watching my children grow and develop and laugh and play. I don't want to miss a single moment and I find it so rewarding to be able to witness all of their milestones. For me, this is what life is all about.
Those few times that I get lost in how hard it can be are short lived and I am so thankful that I am reminded of how wonderful life truly is. Even with a snotty nosed teething baby and a tantruming, bored toddler!
I definitely am feeling blessed.
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