Sunday, May 11, 2008

Thirteen Things About Being a Mother


  1. It is a big responsibility.

  2. Sometimes it makes you feel like the world is on your shoulders.

  3. It can make you laugh.

  4. It can embarrass your kids.

  5. It can be exasperating.

  6. It brings joy.

  7. It can bring sorrow too.

  8. It gives you a good excuse to act like a kid.

  9. It can also force you to be an adult.

  10. It can bring you to your knees in prayer.

  11. Sometimes it can bring out a fierce protectiveness inside of you.

  12. It can also make you tired.

  13. It fills my heart with love.
Happy Mother's Day to everyone!
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10 comments:

  1. junglemamaMay 11, 2008 11:51 PM

    Happy Mother's Day too!

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  2. kristinaMay 12, 2008 12:05 AM

    Happy Mother's Day to you too!

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  3. GudlMay 12, 2008 6:52 AM

    Yes, that's how it is.
    I hope you had a good one!

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  4. judi/GmjMay 12, 2008 10:30 AM

    Making rounds and catching up on blogs I miss. Wow, you don't post for weeks then wham! Daily!! Great pictures and good posting. Happy mother's day.

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  5. judi/GmjMay 12, 2008 10:30 AM

    Making rounds and catching up on blogs I miss. Wow, you don't post for weeks then wham! Daily!! Great pictures and good posting. Happy mother's day.

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  6. MarthaMay 12, 2008 1:53 PM

    I love the list. I recall bringing that first baby home and being overwhelmed with my ownt feelings of vulnerability.

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  7. TracyMay 12, 2008 5:24 PM

    Good list. I believe you... Happy Mother's Day!

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  8. RachelMay 12, 2008 6:21 PM

    Great list!

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  9. WandaMay 12, 2008 6:34 PM

    Happy Mother's Day to you ~~ I really liked your list, and the picture of your children.

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  10. joeksMay 14, 2008 1:05 PM

    Your list is right on target.

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