Perhaps it's the fact that I have lived the last 4.5 years of my life with responsibilities outside of the home that causes me to LOVE being in the home more than ever. The responsibilities have grown over time, as I expected they would. 4.5 years ago, I started evening classes part time--that lasted for 2 years. Following that slow steady ease into a fast paced life, I began my nursing clinical rotations during the day--the days were long away from my kids, especially when I had to leave my little Miss Lydia. Eventually, that led to a full time nursing job--long nights away from all my kids and hubby...it has been a rough transition. Now, as I am enjoying the last half of my maternity leave, I must confess, I really do like this stay at home Mom job...even more than I did before! Though, I must warn you, the post partum transition has made it a little hard around here...but I'm getting some energy back and loving the memories that can be made and work that is done by a stay at home Mom!!!
So, I'm teaching Lydia how to drive lately--she's loving it!
She even decided that since she can drive for me now, she may as well trot around in true Mommy fashion! Yep, she's sportin' some of my clothes!
I love endless kisses EVERY day...and being able to decide whether I have to take a shower first thing in the morning...or not. Unfortunately, that means Steve has to see me that way; poor guy!
Here, Liddy is using the Maya wrap to her advantage; she substituted it as a blanket for nap time in the car.
I use the Maya wrap every day here at home, as I trot around, unshowered, with my newborn babe! Yes, it is really called a Maya wrap--and I get it now...Maya means mother! Took me awhile to figure that one out!
I love bathing her every night...
Even if we have to substitute a well lit home with candle light. (The electricity went out on Father's Day, as mentioned in the last post!)
And I love finding new and unique methods to put my baby girl to bed at night with my other baby girl attached to me! Sisters only 16 months apart need lots of attention...at the same time! Here is my view above--Lydia is holding Maya's hand while drinking her bottle. And then below, you can see how I juggle 2 babes at bedtime! Lydia is such a sport--she balances on the lap I have remaining, takes her bottle, lets me carry her to her crib where she lays herself down for the night. I usually lay her down, but she has developed a helping attitude!
This stay at home Mom stuff is fun...I even like the ironing and dishes more these days!!! Sorry about the low quality pics--the i phone is in desperate need of a flash! And this post is in desperate need of some boys!!! I'll have to fix that with another post soon...I love my boys, and they surely love having me around to hug and kiss all day long!!!
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Thanks Sara. I do believe that every home does need a mother--I am gonna strive to do it better with the job. I have not been as well as I can be. I wish there was a way to be home more with the family...doesn't seem so though. I do believe that nothing can substitute for what a mother can do, just as nothing can substitute for what a father can do as well. I think we forget the basics of the gospel sometimes.
I believe that we all must find balance. If you can be home with your kids, great. If you must work, great. Finding balance is all we can do. When we are home, we focus on the kids. If the dished don't get done, if the vacuum isn't run, these aren't the things they will rememeber about their childhood. They will remember the sacrifice you made, on their behalf to give them a good life and all the sweet times you had.
You are an excellent mother Crystal and I sit in awe of your accomplishments. Not only do you do it all, but you do it the best you can, with dignity, grace and strenght. That's the example your kids will see.
Hey Crys, That was beautiful and was a lesson for me, hopefully I can find the peace in each day no matter the burden. I truly pray for you guys to find a way for you to be home more often. Until then I hope and pray for you to have the patience to bear the load you have been given. It sounds good written, however the reality of our human nature kicks in and the reality of things that need to get done are there on top of everything else you have to do... I pray for you to find the joy in each moment you do have with your children... Because with faith, all th ings are possible. Keep your faith because that is one thing you DO have!!
PS. Have you read that story The Woman at the Well yet??
Love you!!
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