Well... UMMM, excuse me, I still feel like one!
Yes, yes, yes, it's true, I turned the big 3-0 last year. When I was in my early 20's attending college, (and being very grown-up) planning my career and furthering my education, I never dreamed that I would marry Jaime and that we would have two children together. No Way. Not me! After all, I didn't even really like kids all that much. Yes, it's true. I didn't want to be a mother, or a wife. I just wanted to do what I thought was expected of me. Get an education, get a job, and fall into the daily grind of going to work each and every weekday! Check! After two years of this, I was sure there was more to life. To MY life anyhow.
Today, I am a stay-at-home mom. Not the most exciting prospect to some, but for me, on most days (no not every day!) I love my life! Love it, love it, love it! Motherhood has taught me two very important things.
- Slow down to enjoy and appreciate the small things in life.
- Learn to listen to my inner self, what really makes me happy.
I love having the freedom to do what I want. For once, I am not afraid to do what I want. Isn't that what being a grown-up is really about? To do what truly makes you happy? Granted with 2 young children, some things are on hold, but only temporarily. I have learned patience, and to put others first. My life is rich and full... full of sacrifice. I am happy, happier than ever. I'm not sure I will ever feel like a grown-up, but if things continue on this road, I look forward to further exploration of what I want to be when I grow-up. Making sure I am a spring chicken FOREVER! At least in spirit.
I try to do something every day that makes me feel like a kid again.
- Eating a gigantic spoonful of Nutella before breakfast.
- Riding skateboards with Noah.
- Laughing for no reason at all
- Dancing with Noah and Bella
Oh, I could go on forever. If this is what being a grown-up is all about...I'm glad I'm finally here!
3 comments:
I love it Eva, I want to play too!
The one thing that I do forget being mom and stay at home mom is sometimes I need to take care of me. I'm trying to get better at that.
I have dance with Brandi, Olivia, and now Jagger. The best part is when we all dance together.
Being a grown up is great when we're not "all grown up" and too serious. I agree with you Eva!
It's good not to be afraid and to be ourselves especially as a mother...having fun with our kids and not being the "perfect mother", but being the best mother, just right for our kids. I think when our children sense that we are comfortable with ourselves and we can have fun being a "grown up" then they will be comfortable with who they are and who God created them to be.
Yeah! I love it! I totally agree. I will continue to enjoy acting like a kid as long as I can. I take my kids skateboarding at the local skate park every weekend, and skate right along with them! I can't think of a better bonding time!
Good for you.
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