I can't believe that my baby is 18 months old. She went from this....
to this...in a blink of an eye. I just love this face.
I am honored to be a mother. Motherhood has not been easy for me. It has been a journey in which I have cried, laughed, screamed into a pillow, sighed, and smiled all too often. Every day I look at Mya and think, "I created you." (Obviously with some help from Tim seeing as she looks just like him.) She has taught me patience. Patience with myself and with her. She has taught me to take life a little slower and revel in the small things. She being one of those small things. Today she made me laugh so hard as we played on the park swings. I think my favorite thing about Mya right now is the crooked smirk she gives me when she hasn't seen me all day. Today...I wished I didn't work full time. Today...I wished I could take Mya to the park or to the library in our "spare" time. Today...I was grateful for the small time I do spend with her and the fact that even though I don't see her a lot, she still gives me that crooked smile. I believe one of God's greatest gifts to the humankind is the ability to feel and share love with someone else. I believe that is why parenthood is such an amazing gift because it allows us to love and be loved.
Everyday I leave for work and I feel so sad. Coming home is awesome though when your kids coming running up and are so excited to see you! It's hard, but we will be blessed for our sacrafices!
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how much kids love their parents. I love to watch how Norah lights up and runs to Jared every time he comes home from work. She is always excited to see him. I also love how Theo yells from his bedroom, "I love you, mom," after I have already left his room and on my way down the stairs. Great pics of Mya!
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