Monday, August 5, 2013

When You Know It Is All Worth It

The past few weeks have taken the best of my patience. Logan has been testing his limits more and more lately. He is learning what is okay and what is not. He is trying to figure out what his boundaries are, like most toddlers do at some point. We are working hard to teach him that he needs to obey, respect those in authority, and so much more but it is exhausting. I am just burnt out by the time his head hits the pillow at night. Anyway, I am learning that parenthood is just that... learning and doing our best.

This morning I had to run to the bank. As we were standing in line, Logan took his little hands and placed one on each of my cheeks. He looked me right in the face put a big grin on... and then, pursed his lips as they made an adorable baby kiss face. He pulled my cheeks in and planted a big slobbery one right on my lips. Then, as I stood there in front of the other people in line... I had one of those ahhhh moments that I have sometimes with him. Those moments that remind me that even when I think I am failing, God gives me just what I need for encouragement. They remind me that Logan knows how to show love, and that all our hard work is so very worth it. The kind of moments that remind me that I love being a mom and wouldn't want it any other way.

How we handle the job that we have as moms and dads determines what the world will look like in twenty(+) years. So just in case you are a worn out parent and are reading this, I want to remind you that our job is so very important. Your hard work will not go unsung, even if it might seem that way for a time. We are called to give it our best and leave the rest to God. I am so thankful for a mom and in laws who did their best, and set that example for us.

Today I am so grateful for the time I have to raise him....

For the way he says "Love You"
That I can be home with him to watch him grow
I am thankful for the ahhhh moments that remind us how great this opportunity is
I am thankful for reading parties on blankets outside on beautiful days like today
For the challenging and the rewarding moments as a parent
and especially for drooly toddler kisses!




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