In celebration of motherhood

I often hear people talk about mother's day and father's day as a time when moms and dads get to have the day off. Sometimes they even get to "escape" from their children for the day.

Since having a child  children, I have felt weird about this train of thought. I totally agree with appreciating our moms on mother's day. I get the idea of giving them gifts, and letting them take it easy. However, I don't think it is a time when moms and dads should walk away  and make the other parent take care of the kids for the day.

The way I see it, I wouldn't be a mom without my kids. They are the reason I get to be celebrated on mother's day. Not only are they the reason, but I chose to have them. It was my decision, and Daniel's, to have kids, so shouldn't I celebrate with them? Shouldn't we all join together and celebrate motherhood?

This is not to say that I didn't love that Daniel took the time to go shopping for a couple of outfits he thought I would like. But, I think it is important to think about your kids on this day too.

So, I am grateful for my boys. Even when my almost 4 year old is throwing a fit and crying about the shirt I want him to wear. Even when my one month old spits up all over my new outfit before we walk out the door.
Even then, I am grateful. I count my children as my greatest blessing. They are a miracle. They belong to the Lord, but I get to raise them, and love them, and call them my own while they dwell on this earth.

I will forever be grateful even when they are little shits, as we all know our children can be. Motherhood should be celebrated. Moms should be celebrated. Children should be celebrated.

So, happy mother's day to all!