Being A Mom

I just have to say something because so many people either feels sorry for me, think I am so stressed, or look down on me in some way because I have 5 kids and one on the way, am a homemaker, and was a homeschooling parent too. I'll give it to you, being a mom is the hardest job there ever will be and I am not just saying that. I know there is no other job so demanding, stressful, and tough as the one of Mom. I also know that being Mom gives me the most rewards. There is nothing else one can do that will have more benefits than being a parent.

First of all, I choose this roll. I love being a mom. I love being home with them all day. I love taking care of them. Sure there are things that aren't to great like fussing and fighting. Or the diaper changing or potty training. Or the early a.m. mornings/late p.m. nights. But being able to see them grow, watch them work hard and succeed, or being able to uplift and encourage them far out wiegh the unpleasent things.

Second, if I offer to do something or help you in some way. I mean it. If I didnt want to do it I wouldnt have offered. There have been to many that have either not answered my offer of help or have said "No, you got enough to on your plate I dont want to add anymore." Really! Why would I offer to do something if I wasnt able to or I was too busy to do it? Sure I am busy sometimes but I am pretty much flexible. Even when we were full time homeschooling I was able to do things for others or lend a helping hand.

So, basically all I am saying is dont feel sorry for me because I have the life I do. I chose it. I want it. I dont feel totally stressed. I dont feel like I cant do anything other than what I do on a daily basis. I love to help. I love to be there for others. My family is wonderful. I wouldnt want anyother life than the one I live everyday. I know this is the way Heavenly Father wants for me and my family. I know that being a parent is called of God. He has instructed us in the scriptures to have children and that they are blessings from Him.