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!

10 comments:

junglemama said...

Happy Mother's Day too!

kristina said...

Happy Mother's Day to you too!

Gudl said...

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

judi/Gmj said...

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.

judi/Gmj said...

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.

Martha said...

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

Tracy said...

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

Rachel said...

Great list!

Wanda said...

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

joeks said...

Your list is right on target.