Motherhood is . . .
One of the many blogs that I read weekly has a monthly group writing project where different readers write on a given theme on their blog. I have yet to participate in the project but this month decided to give it a go. The theme for September is “What is Motherhood?”.
Motherhood is . . .
I remember when I was only about 10 my Aunt Beverly asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. Without thinking I said, “a mommy”. Her comment was that it showed what a great mommy I had if that was what I wanted to be someday too. I did not realize that most of the world did not consider a mommy a real job and that most people would be looking more for an answer like doctor, lawyer, teacher, etc.
Well, twenty-three years later I finally was able to grow up and be a mommy. That meant that first I had to put in 9 long years at my other job as a junior high school teacher but that job has given me experience and perspective will help me in the mothering of my daughter, especially as she gets older. There were both a lot of successes and a lot of failures that I observed and will hopefully be lessons to me.
As a mother I have come to realize even more what a great mother I have. I am lucky that she lives close to me so we are able to spend a lot of time with Nana. It has been fun to see her become a grandmother and to dote all over Katherine. Being a mother has made me appreciate my mother so much more. We have always called her Mrs. Worst Case Scenario because she is always warning us of the bad things that can happen. Now that I am a mom, I also think of those bad things. I love that my mom was always there for us. She did not work and so she was there when we got home from school, she went on field trips, was a room mother and would play with us and help us with our homework. I have learned that quality time with kids is so vital. I learned this from my mother.
I also learned that you can never show too much affection or tell a child you love them too many times. I never doubted my parent’s love. I find myself kissing Katherine and telling her I love her all day long. I know I got this from my mom.
I am so glad that I am a mommy. I know it is a huge responsibility and I pray that I will do a good job. Ultimately it is my job to make sure my child is loved, secure and her physical needs are taken care of. I have to trust God to protect her, keep her well and that she will come to know Him as her personal savior some day.
I love you Katherine. I love you Nana.
