I am in the infancy stage of my motherhood journey. I have only begun to wade into the waters of the mom life. Eight and a half years ago my ride began and like a roller coaster, I have no idea what twists and turns to expect. When Zoey was born I was absolutely clueless. I asked my mom a billzion questions on the daily and my expectations of what to expect were nonexistent. She developed beautifully and I never worried whether or not she was hitting all the right milestones at all the right times. Yet again, I was clueless but slowly growing confident that I was figuring out this mom thing.
That was my problem. I got cocky and I think God has a little sense of humor. Two and a half years after Zoey was born Seth entered our lives: also known as our piece of humble pie. Yep, that's the nice way to put him. Humble Pie. Please don't get me wrong, I love that little boy with all of my heart but "oh my stars," that kid was/is hard. He presents us each day with the opportunity to grow and learn as parents. Wow, that sounded like a really nice way to say that boy tests our patience DAILY but I love him so much and I am beyond grateful to be his mother.
Here is what I have learned in 8 years. Listen closely to me, I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I AM DOING. No clue. Nope. Flying by my pants' seat over here. What I do have is a love so deep that I refuse to quit. I refuse to allow satan to crowd by thoughts and heart with insecurities of the future of unknowns or what ifs. I have the example of wonderful moms. Mothers who have waded out into the waters and returned to the shore tired and weathered but strong. Most importantly, I have a God who has shown the ultimate love of a parent.
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