Sometimes, I can’t believe the path it took to bring about our life together. Ella girl, you are truly a gift. These are the moments I want to hold close to my heart. These are the days I treasure - days spent visiting the farm, giggling at horse whinnies, petting cows, and running up and down the hills. Thank you for making me a mom again, Ella.
Being a stay at home parent is a lot of work; this isn’t news to anyone. There are days of exhaustion, and times where I wonder how I can be considered “qualified” to do this. I’m fairly sure every mom in the world feels this way, whether she’s a working mom or home full time with her babies. It’s just so funny to me how alllll of those cheesy Pinterest quotes and things ring true on a daily basis. Being a mom really is like living with my heart walking outside of my body! I used to scoff at the cheesy things, and now they make me weepy because they are true! I also keep hearing that one saying, “The days are long, but the years are short.” Dang it all if I didn’t have a little weepy fest last night as I remembered Ella will be FOUR. YEARS. OLD. next year! Time, where are you going in such a hurry?!?
The weight of being half the team (hi, Ryan :) who has the privilege to raise my children and care for them isn’t lost on me. The honor isn’t one I forget. So, in the moments when I feel overwhelmed, I challenge myself to recall how much this life cost, and what it has taken to get here. Simple, quiet days are a gift. Time together is a gift.
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