Being a mom was all I ever wanted from a very young age. Some people dream of becoming doctors or nurses or lawyers. Me I wanted to be a wife and a mom. Just like my own mom I knew that I wanted several kids. I am so thankful that God found a man to be by my side that I love with all my heart. Every day I say a prayer of thanksgiving for the one He chose for me.
Every day I also say a prayer of thanksgiving for the children He chose to bless me with. Each and every one of them are unique and such a gift. They bring such Joy to my world. And now add that little grand baby!
When I was in high school my mom was always late picking me up from games so our AD would wait in the school with me until she arrived. We would talk about the future and what my plans were. I always had the same plan. I would go to college because I think getting out on your own is very important for growth. Plus I wanted a back up plan in case I needed a job. After my four years of college I wanted to marry and have kids and be a stay at home mom just as my mom was. I am thankful that God provided that path for me and that I was able to stay home and raise my children. I am thankful I was there to witness all the firsts. To be there when they got home from school. And to also experience many years of homeschooling them. Being with my kids brought me so much Joy. Not to say I didn’t have days when they drove me crazy😂. I remember the first time I went shopping without kids. Jerry took them to the sale with him. I think Donald was just a few years old. It was so weird to be all by myself. I can definitely say I truly enjoyed that shopping day!
Now when I go anywhere by myself I don’t listen to anything. All the years of a noisy household has made me really appreciate the quiet. I do love a house full though and don’t mind the noise of kids talking and laughing. There’s nothing more enjoyable than having my kids home. I love when they come and bring friends. A full house is a blessing.
As I look to the future and having my two youngest leaving home to find their way I wonder what it will be like to have only my husband and me. One thing for sure I’ll have to change the way I cook🤣. Seriously though it will be weird. So today I try to treasure having the last two still under my roof. And I want my kids to always feel like they can come into our home without knocking and start digging in the pantry and fridge knowing that my home will always be their home. No matter where I am they always have a home to come to. And that includes my three beautiful exchange daughters! And all the “extra” kids that have spent so many countless hours in our home💕.
Happy Oiling,
Anna
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