So I am going to try this blog thing, mostly because I want to be able to post pictures and stories of the everyday life of my family - my kids. I have realized that I am slowly missing the everyday memories my family is creating. I want to take pictures and have them perfect but in the process I am stressing my kids and myself out. The other day I was stressed out (as can happen with 4 kids making noise at the same time) and my 3 year old - Adelai - looked at me and said "Scary." This was a rude awakening. I don't want to be remembered as "Scary". I want my kids to have good memories of their mom. I sure do.
I don't realistically think I will be able to post everyday - hopefully every week - but most importantly my kids will be able to look back, see life and see themselves grow and how much I love spending everyday with them.
Out of the mouth of babes, however, to a three yr old seeing her mommy so sweet in spirit, seeing her in real life form, one day she will as well know that it is okay. I'll never forget a wise woman said to me once, I told her I didn't want my kids to see me cry (though I think they did a lot)she said, your kids need to know that you have feelings to, and that it is okay for mommys to feel sad, overwhelmed or joyous whatever the reason for the tears it's not to be hidden "God made our emotions and gives us an opportunity to teach our kids life and working through it" ... Love you Amy and love your sweetness.
ReplyDeleteAmy, so glad that that you are doing this. Love y'all so much and miss you even more! Thank you! Ne'
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