My 2 year old daughter gets the cutest smile on her face when she jumps out and says "Here I am!" When we are looking for her...and sometimes when we aren't really looking. ha ha!
It has been almost a year, and I am still in pursuit of becoming a super-mom. Since the last post, I have added another qualification that either makes me semi-super, or crazy. I am expecting baby #5. In fact it is scheduled to arrive in 10 days...if not sooner. I had a Dr appointment this morning and we were talking about how we both grew up on a farm and what a great life it was. I told her I LOVE taking my kids home to my parents' place, so they can enjoy some of the same things I did being out in the country. She said "You sound like you really enjoy being a mom." I took that as a huge compliment and said--"Yep. I sure do!" And now that I think about it, I REALLY do enjoy being a mom. It is soooo hard, but soooooo fun! I love the fact that I can spend my time with these great and beautiful kids, even tho not every day is a great one. I love the fact that this week I have been running around my 7-year old daughter delivering Girl Scout Cookies. I love that I got to spend an hour of time with just my almost 4-year old, helping him improve on his speech. I love that I played chase with my 2 year old while trying to get her dressed. (Her smile--complete with dimples--made it so fun!) I love that I got to watch my 9 year old play catch with Grandpa. And I love every single movement this coming baby makes. It's amazing to think that little person is in there somehow. My belly makes some crazy shapes.
So, I hope everyone who has the great joy and blessing of being a mother, takes the time to really think about what a gift it is. Believe me--I have challenges every day...but they are overshadowed by the simplest, but most happy things. I love being a mom!!
