Sometimes it Makes Sense

It's the first day of Spring! It's the first day of Spring! And it just so happens to also be my mom's birthday! Sad to not be celebrating with her today, but thought that I would post the "The Top 10 Things I Understand about My Mom Now that I Have Kids"


so, here we go... 
It suddenly makes sense....


10. ...to be in bed by 9 p.m. and wake up at 5 a.m.- it seems to be the only way to make sure everything most things get done...


9. ... to work out every morning- endorphins, peace, and quiet before the rest of the house turns to chaos...


8. ... why we had weekly and daily chores- the mom works hard, the kids need to pitch in so she has some relief, and also it's good to get in the habit of cleaning- there will be a lot more messes that are a lot more gross before all is said and done in this life...


7. ... to learn how to cook more than three different dinners- after a while the husband and kids are going to start wanting a little diversity...


6. ...  to find a drink, or two, that help brighten the day a bit (chai, coffee, etc)...


5. ... to seriously invest in a close circle of friends- they truly will be your support system through the good times and the bad...


4. ... to find things you and your spouse can do together- whether it's sailing, snowboarding, or shooting - invest in your marriage


3. ... to seek wisdom from godly women- some things can be taught- how great is that?!


2. ... why mom's love the way they do- sometimes to a fault- always with the greatest heart


1. ... why a regular set time for devotionals and prayer is so desperately important- choosing joy, choosing selflessness, choosing Him is daily, is constantly- and it is the most important choice of the day




I guess, at the end of the day, mother might just actually know what's best <3
And I am seriously blessed that I have a mom who is an example, an encouragement, and a blessing day in and day out!

a pic from the past :) 




Happy Birthday Mom! We love you so much!

St. Patty's Day pic