As many of you know these are my boys, Ethan and Mason. (how cute are they?) Without a doubt these two have had the biggest impact on every aspect of my life.
My whole life changed when these two blessed me with their existence. My life became 100% about them and not me. Typing that makes me sound bitter, but I'm not. Don't get me wrong, motherhood is the hardest thing I've ever done. When you work outside the home it's black and white. There are performance reviews and such to constantly give you feedback about how you're doing. There is no such thing in my line of work. I get paid in hugs and kisses which is worth more then any paycheck. There are no sick days, and no paid vacation. It's hard but totally worth it.
For every positive there is a negative. I heard a quote the other day that sums it up perfectly "being a SAHM is the only time you will ever experience heaven and hell at the same time." On any given day one of my gorgeous boys will run up to me and give me a hug, or say "I love you" then moments later will be caught trying to paint the dog or something like that.
I am not exaggerating when I say that every single area of my life has changed since I had kids. If someone made me mad BC (before children) I'd tell them where to go and how to get there. Now I worry about being a good example and use my reaction as a lesson in positive conflict resolution. There are about a million different examples I could give you.
Being a mom has taught me patience, humility, compassion, and how to be an excellent multitasker. I learned to never EVER judge another mom because we've all had "those days." I learned that I'm a million times stronger then I ever thought I was BC.
I'm so blessed to be able to do this job. I embrace the struggles because I know that the way I deal with them is teaching my children invaluable lessons about life and love. It's an honor and a privilege to be able watch these adorable little boys grow up into strong, confident men.
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